Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Post Treatment Services Manager, the Transitional Discharge Worker is primarily responsible for ensuring seamless, safe and supportive transition of individuals from medical care to community home settings. The Transitional Discharge Worker is responsible for receiving clients from the care of professional contracted staff and linking them to community-based mental health and addiction and other personal support services to ensure the effective transfer of client information and recommendations to optimize successful community re-integration. The Transitional Discharge Worker will promote the mission and philosophy of Dilico Mental Health and Addictions Services and assist with program planning and development, resource utilization management, continuing education, quality assurance, and risk management throughout the catchment area, to ensure that the daily operations and coordination of service delivery staff meet the goals and objectives of the Agency.
Qualifications and Requirements:
A three year Degree in the Social Services field is required
A three year Diploma in the Social Services field will be accepted
Three (3) years direct experience in the delivery and/or coordination of transitional care services
Demonstrate sound knowledge and experience in community-based care service delivery
Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered
Must be willing and able to work flexible, evening and weekend hours, and provide on-call services, as required
Must be certified in CPR and Standard First Aid
Must be able to travel regularly, have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and have access to a personal vehicle
A Criminal Records/Vulnerable Sector Check is required upon hiring
Hours of Work: 32.5 per week
