Psychogeriatric, Case Manager

**PSYCHOGERIATRIC, CASE MANAGER** **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 over all 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:** The Case Manager’s primary duties may involve, but not necessarily be limited to: * 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 new 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 guida