North York Integrated Service Team (NY-IST)

One (1) Bargaining Unit, Permanent Full-Time Position

Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm

Existing Vacancy

Compensation: $29.77/hour- $34.54/hour

About Cota

Cota is an accredited not-for-profit organization that has been providing community-based support to people living with mental health and cognitive challenges for over 50 years. At present, our wide array of services delivers much needed support to over 4,000 people/year who live with mental health challenges, psychogeriatric mental health conditions, acquired brain injuries, developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses and/or the experience of homelessness. These services include, but are not limited to, case management, supportive housing and adult day program services. A full listing of our services can be viewed on our website at https://cotainspires.ca/

Cota is presently seeking a dynamic and innovative individuals to join our amazing team in the capacity of the role outlined within this posting. Followed by our mission to support individuals with mental health and cognitive challenges to live well within their communities, we strive toward a vision of a supportive, inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. If you feel you have the skills and qualifications to perform the duties of this role while consistently exemplifying Cota’s values Hope, Respect, Dedication, Equity, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation, we would love to hear from you.

Role Overview

The Psychogeriatric, Case Manager provides case management support and care for the overall well-being of service users. The Psychogeriatric,



Case Manager will provide support to service users in their homes and community settings in North York Region.

About the Team

The NY-IST Team is an interdisciplinary team of professionals that supports people with an Acquired Brain Injury, Developmental Delay, Mental Health and Psycho-geriatric service users as well as their families. The team is composed of professionals who work as one team to support the complex healthcare needs of this service user population, their families and caregivers.

Primary Responsibilities

- Reviewing the referral information of applicants to the program
- Coordinating and participating in screening interviews with applicants and their respective referral sources
- Determining eligibility for the program and confirming acceptance of recent service users into the program
- Developing a collaborative, supportive and therapeutic relationship with each designated service users for whom he/she is assigned primary responsibility
- Completing a comprehensive assessment of the nature of each service user’s unique goals and needs through collaborative engagement with each service users and their respective support networks




- Providing guidance and assistance to each client in relation to the development of both a personalized service user Safety Plan and a Recovery/Goal Plan
- Providing direct practical support, coaching and counsel to service user in their pursuit of identified goals and needs
- These supports may include, but not necessarily be limited to:
- Assistance in acquiring shelter, food, income, ID and clothing
- Support in the development and maintenance of ADLs
- Assistance in developing a healthy support network
- Assistance in accessing primary health
- Assistance in accessing psychiatric care
- Assistance in developing personal skills in the areas of budgeting, medication management
- Developing harm reduction strategies in relation to substance use
- Assistance in the pursuit of educational/vocational interests
- Assistance in developing personal self-management strategies
- Assistance in accessing/securing safe/affordable housing

- Researching and/or identifying options for alternate/supplementary community services and supports as required/requested
- Assisting each service user in accessing and coordinating other supports, services and appointments
- Liaising with each service user's support network members as appropriate and where consent has been obtained
- Assisting service users with emergency and/or crisis needs as required/appropriate
- Coordinating the purchasing of necessary program/activity supplies, and accounts for purchases in accordance with program guidelines
- Participating in team meetings, providing input and ideas for improving services, efficiencies and ongoing program planning

Documentation and Data Entry:

- Documents all service service users co

📌 Psychogeriatric, Case Manager (Canada)
🏢 COTA Health
📍 Canada