Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin?

Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose.

Joiningthe Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch means you’ll be part of something meaningful. For starters, we’re honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better. Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, we’re committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve – and the people we help.

What We Offer

As a community-based agency, we’re dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone – including our team members. That’s why we’re proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life. You’ll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals – from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions.

In addition to competitive benefits like Employee Family Assistance Plan and optional extended health and dental benefits, we offer our team members some unique perks that really stand out:

- 4 weeks accrued vacation
- Up to 18 paid sick days accrued per year, plus 2 flexible days each year
- HOOPP Pension Plan
- Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications
- $350 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals
- Participation in organizational pay for performance incentive program

We're looking for a full-time Team Lead for our Outreach Services Team





The Team Lead, Outreach role includes both front line and leadership duties. The Team Lead will provide leadership support to front line staff of the Outreach team and support the Program Manager in providing clinical and operational support during their shift.

The Outreach Team provides services to the homeless population in Peel Region, in particular, identifying people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and engaging them in services that support their challenges with mental illness or mental health and substance use.

Status: Full time permanent, 12-hour rotational shifts including days, overnights, weekends and public holidays will be required. Note, this posting is for an active vacancy.

Salary: $63,675.03-$73,441.21, plus $5000 annually. (Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary).

Location: 60 West Drive, Brampton. Due to the nature of the program, this role is on-site and community based.

What you will do

- Assisting with the day-to-day clinical operations on the team during their 12-hour rotational shift
- Participate in van shifts and Street Helpline as part of the scheduled rotation
- Lead daily team huddles
- Working with marginalized populations, including those experiencing homelessness, mental health concerns and addictions




- Support staff in prioritizing client issues and tasks, as needed
- Support the Manager in team meetings including planning, chairing, and following up with actions as appropriate
- Support the Manager in case conferences, including planning, chairing, and following up with actions as necessary
- Ensure adequate staffing coverage during shifts
- Escalate staff and clinical issues to the Manager, as appropriate
- Aid leadership in program development
- Ensure service data is being collected and recorded regularly; daily reports done in a timely manner
- Participate in agency quality improvement activities, e.g. accreditation projects, Information Systems Support and Privacy and Security committees, special events, etc.

This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.

What you need to join our team

- Post-secondary degree in Social Services, Social Work, BSc. Nursing etc.
- Minimum one year of supervision or leadership experience in a clinical or community setting.
- Knowledge and principles of supporting homelessness and those at risk of homelessness.
- Demonstrated experience working within a multidisciplinary team and evidence of an understanding of the importance of partnerships and collaboration
- Requires working knowledge and/or an understanding of various disciplines; including but not exclusive of mental health, substance abuse, harm reduction, new comer challenges and sensitivity to the settlement issues of new comers as well as the issues relating to homelessness and marginalized popu

📌 Team Lead (Brampton)
🏢 Canadian Mental Health Association- Peel Branch
📍 Brampton