Salary: Job Band I (hourly wages): Min - $31.40, Mid - $34.45, Max - $39.72

STARLING COMMUNITY SERVICES IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES WHERE EVERYONE EXPERIENCES MENTAL WELLNESS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT, A PLACE TO CALL HOME, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING.

To better serve the diversity of our community, the agency is committed to embedding anti-racist, anti-oppressive practices, and perspectives into the fabric of our organization. We have implemented mandatory antiracism training, we are actively building safe spaces to host brave conversations for learning, and we are fostering a culture of belonging for all, but especially BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, historically and presently marginalized individuals and communities.

There is one casual Clinician position available starting on February 10th, 2025, working 7.5 hours per week.

Your Role:

Meets with residents who require counselling services to support with transitions, loss, and other changes impacting their wellbeing. Works as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure inclusive health and wellness services are available at the Village. Participates in the assessment, design, and implementation of inclusive therapeutic programs. Communicates with resident families to provide resources and other information to support the residents wellbeing. Intentionally creates psychologically safe spaces to support residents and families in times of changing care needs. Seeks opportunities to develop, source, and leverage external community partnerships to provide a variety of meaningful resources that meet the holistic perspectives of wellness for residents. Remains informed as to health and wellness trends impacting seniors. Applies an anti-racist, anti-oppressive and inclusive lens to service delivery.

Tasks:

Resident Service:

1. Meets one-on-one with new residents to provide an orientation of the counselling services available, and initiates discussion on support with transition.
2. Facilitates inclusive group counselling sessions on a variety of topics to facilitate meaningful relationships.
3. Conducts intake assessments and establishes goals to be achieved through the counselling sessions.
4. Participates in monitoring, evaluating, and revising treatment plans.
5. Participates in the provision of crisis intervention with residents and families and assesses a residents risk of harm to self and others.
6. Communicates with the care team where applicable to ensure they are aware of important changes impacting a residents mental health.
7. Liaises with external agencies for referral and service coordination purposes.
8. Provides clinical consultation, direction, and evaluation to care team members.
9. Acts as a resource to residents and families in need of support.
10. In collaboration with the wellness team, develops and facilitates information sessions on various mental health-related topics to residents and their families.

Administration:

1. Books individual and group counselling sessions.
2. Regularly updates Point Click Care to ensure multi-disciplinary teams have relevant information while adhering to confidentiality protocols.
3. Identifies and reports any incidents that have legislative reporting requirements.
4. Internally promotes counselling services available and provides content for social media purposes.
5. Provides leadership with statistical information on counselling services offered each quarter.
6. Participates in and/or delivers staff training and development.

Other:

1. Participates in supervision with Manager, Wellness Services.
2. Demonstrates anti-racism and anti-oppression values in all aspects of role.
3. Represents Lutherwood in the community.
4. Participates in Agency committees and task forces.
5. Complies with the policies and procedures of the Agency as outlined in the Policies and Procedures Manual.
6. Complies with the duties imposed by law or contract and the policies and procedures for performing the job in a safe and healthy manner.
7. Takes an active role in promoting and protecting personal health and safety and the health and safety of others, both staff and consumers. (Sec.28(1)OHSA)
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Your Talents and Experience:

Holds a relevant degree in psychology, social work or related discipline at a masters level, and a minimum of two years experience in a multidisciplinary treatment setting. Must maintain membership within their regulatory college and professional association. Experience with dementia care and gentle-persuasive approach preferred. Highly adept at assessing and providing treatment to older adults and their families experiencing challenges related to health, cognitive decline, end of life, mental health, and trauma. Applies an empathetic and non-judgmental approach to service delivery. Ability to exercise initiative as a professional in carrying out independent and team functions. Demonstrates behaviours in alignment with the agencys values of, and commitment to, antiracism and anti-oppression.

Whats in it for you?

• Rate of Pay: At Starling Community Services all salaries are categorized under a series of "bands" determined during our job evaluation process. When determining rate of pay for external hires, a candidates past related experience will be taken into consideration along with where others with similar experience currently fall within the band.
• Note: most new team members will start between the starting salary and the mid-point of the range.
• Job Band I (hourly wages): Min - $31.40, Mid - $34.45, Max - $39.72
• A positive work culture, inclusive workplace policies, and employee wellness initiatives.
• Eligible to join the HOOPP defined pension plan on a voluntary basis. We offer our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with enrollment in a defined pension plan with the Heath Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). We understand the importance of financial well-being and believe that a strong pension, like HOOPP, recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package.
• Access to our Employee and Family Assistant Program which provides free and confidential counselling, resources and services.
• Paid vacation (pro-rated to start date and hours for position; accumulated bi-weekly).

• Discounted GRT passes through membership with Travel Wise.
• Employee Referral Incentive Program.
• Agency Orientation and Training modules.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Responsive Leadership Training Program (leadership positions only).
• Staff appreciation events

If you are community-focused and share our values and antiracism commitment, we want you to grow with us. Please submit your application through BambooHR, in confidence, no later than 4 pm on January 15, 2025.

This is an internal and external posting.

The agency requires all employees to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment. We require certain positions to obtain a Medical Certification.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If you don't have every single requirement and the exact level of experience listed in our description, but the skills and experience needed for the role still resonate with you, please consider applying.

If you require any support with submitting your application, or through the interview process, please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected] or by calling 519-707-1958 ext. 1247.