Team Lead, Mental Health & Substance Use (CH & BV)
Top Benefits
About the role
Team Lead, Mental Health & Substance Use (CH & BV)
We are currently hiring for two Team Lead positions under this posting. Please review the location and shift details below and indicate your shift/location preference in your application.
1. Location: 3111 Lakeshore Blvd West, Toronto, ON
Shift: Evening – Tuesday to Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
2. Location: 275A Broadview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4M 3H5
Shift: Evening – Wednesday to Sunday, 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Jean Tweed is a leading, community-based organization that provides a supportive environment for women with substance use, mental health, and gambling concerns. Recognizing the diversity of women’s experience in today’s society, our programs seek to address a range of issues in a woman’s life that may contribute to substance use and gambling concerns. Understanding each woman’s experience within the broader physical, emotional, social, cultural and gender framework, fosters our client-centered approach to health. At Jean Tweed, we share a common belief and passion in our mission. Here at The Jean Tweed Centre, our experiences are as individual as each of us are, and your unique combination of skills, passions, and experiences makes you a valuable asset to our team.
The Jean Tweed Centre is building capacity to transform the level of support for women with substance use, mental health, and gambling concerns.
Program/Department Summary
Jean Tweed Centre supports and operates a number of housing and residential programs for women and their families with histories of substance use and/or mental health concerns.
Position Purpose
As a Team Lead, Mental Health & Substance Use (CH & BV) you will provide on-site support with a team based approach to case planning, consistent with evidence-based practices in the fields of mental health and substance use; support your team to manage crisis situations, conflict resolution, and risk assessments.
How will you help to get us there?
As the Team Lead, you will:
- Assist the Supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the Residential Housing Program.
- Oversee the maintenance of documentation, including discharge summaries and clinical notes.
- Develop and implement programming in collaboration with the Supervisor and in line with the Agency strategic objectives.
- Collaborate to develop programming in line with evidence-informed and best practices.
- Represent the Jean Tweed Centre in the community.
- Provide after-hours emergency coverage on a rotational basis.
- Monitor the safety, health and well-being of the clients under the program care
- Other duties as assigned
Staff Supervision
- Train and supervise staff while on shift in the capacity of a Residential Counsellor
- Supervise, or support employees to supervise student placements and volunteers.
- Work along side Residential Counsellors while on shift to provide guidance and leadership.
Organizational
- Conduct job responsibilities with a commitment to harm reduction, trauma- informed, women-centered and anti-oppressive practices.
- Abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and work in a manner that is safe, reporting incidents immediately to direct supervisor.
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Jean Tweed Centre.
- Perform other duties as assigned in order to meet the overall goals and objectives of The Jean Tweed Centre.
- Maintain a client service orientation including learning about/addressing client needs and concerns.
- Work collaboratively including respecting others, sharing information, consulting and celebrating shared successes.
- Demonstrate accountability by holding self responsible and following through on commitments.
- Support inclusion and equity by respecting others, embracing diversity and addressing oppression.
- Commit to continuous learning through professional development, giving and receiving constructive feedback and applying new skills.
This role reports to the Director, Housing
Qualifications
- Diploma in Social Work or relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in related field.
- Previous experience working in a live-in treatment program
- Approach to leadership consistent with organizational values.
- Knowledge and understanding of women’s issues, particularly as they relate to women with substance use, mental health and/or gambling concerns.
- Excellent decision-making, problem-solving and conflict/crisis management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive and collaborative working relationships with individuals and teams.
- Strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent individual and group supervisory skills.
- Administrative, project management and program development skills.
- Upon commencement of employment, all new employees are required to be up to date with vaccinations.
Ready to apply?
We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform at the above contact of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any material or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply, but Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.00-$26.66 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Application question(s):
- This role has two shift options. Please indicate which one you are applying for:
- Evening Shift – 3111 Lakeshore Blvd West, Tuesday to Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Evening Shift – 275A Broadview Avenue, Wednesday to Sunday, 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Open to either shift
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Live In treatment: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Team Lead, Mental Health & Substance Use (CH & BV)
Top Benefits
About the role
Team Lead, Mental Health & Substance Use (CH & BV)
We are currently hiring for two Team Lead positions under this posting. Please review the location and shift details below and indicate your shift/location preference in your application.
1. Location: 3111 Lakeshore Blvd West, Toronto, ON
Shift: Evening – Tuesday to Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
2. Location: 275A Broadview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4M 3H5
Shift: Evening – Wednesday to Sunday, 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Jean Tweed is a leading, community-based organization that provides a supportive environment for women with substance use, mental health, and gambling concerns. Recognizing the diversity of women’s experience in today’s society, our programs seek to address a range of issues in a woman’s life that may contribute to substance use and gambling concerns. Understanding each woman’s experience within the broader physical, emotional, social, cultural and gender framework, fosters our client-centered approach to health. At Jean Tweed, we share a common belief and passion in our mission. Here at The Jean Tweed Centre, our experiences are as individual as each of us are, and your unique combination of skills, passions, and experiences makes you a valuable asset to our team.
The Jean Tweed Centre is building capacity to transform the level of support for women with substance use, mental health, and gambling concerns.
Program/Department Summary
Jean Tweed Centre supports and operates a number of housing and residential programs for women and their families with histories of substance use and/or mental health concerns.
Position Purpose
As a Team Lead, Mental Health & Substance Use (CH & BV) you will provide on-site support with a team based approach to case planning, consistent with evidence-based practices in the fields of mental health and substance use; support your team to manage crisis situations, conflict resolution, and risk assessments.
How will you help to get us there?
As the Team Lead, you will:
- Assist the Supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the Residential Housing Program.
- Oversee the maintenance of documentation, including discharge summaries and clinical notes.
- Develop and implement programming in collaboration with the Supervisor and in line with the Agency strategic objectives.
- Collaborate to develop programming in line with evidence-informed and best practices.
- Represent the Jean Tweed Centre in the community.
- Provide after-hours emergency coverage on a rotational basis.
- Monitor the safety, health and well-being of the clients under the program care
- Other duties as assigned
Staff Supervision
- Train and supervise staff while on shift in the capacity of a Residential Counsellor
- Supervise, or support employees to supervise student placements and volunteers.
- Work along side Residential Counsellors while on shift to provide guidance and leadership.
Organizational
- Conduct job responsibilities with a commitment to harm reduction, trauma- informed, women-centered and anti-oppressive practices.
- Abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and work in a manner that is safe, reporting incidents immediately to direct supervisor.
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Jean Tweed Centre.
- Perform other duties as assigned in order to meet the overall goals and objectives of The Jean Tweed Centre.
- Maintain a client service orientation including learning about/addressing client needs and concerns.
- Work collaboratively including respecting others, sharing information, consulting and celebrating shared successes.
- Demonstrate accountability by holding self responsible and following through on commitments.
- Support inclusion and equity by respecting others, embracing diversity and addressing oppression.
- Commit to continuous learning through professional development, giving and receiving constructive feedback and applying new skills.
This role reports to the Director, Housing
Qualifications
- Diploma in Social Work or relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in related field.
- Previous experience working in a live-in treatment program
- Approach to leadership consistent with organizational values.
- Knowledge and understanding of women’s issues, particularly as they relate to women with substance use, mental health and/or gambling concerns.
- Excellent decision-making, problem-solving and conflict/crisis management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive and collaborative working relationships with individuals and teams.
- Strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent individual and group supervisory skills.
- Administrative, project management and program development skills.
- Upon commencement of employment, all new employees are required to be up to date with vaccinations.
Ready to apply?
We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform at the above contact of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any material or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply, but Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.00-$26.66 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Application question(s):
- This role has two shift options. Please indicate which one you are applying for:
- Evening Shift – 3111 Lakeshore Blvd West, Tuesday to Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Evening Shift – 275A Broadview Avenue, Wednesday to Sunday, 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Open to either shift
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Live In treatment: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person