|
The Community Care Access Centres are dedicated to supporting and enhancing the quality of life, independence, health and well-being of individuals in the communities we serve by offering a single point of access for community services and demonstrating leadership and excellence in community care. To ensure that we continue our success, the Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre seeks a:
Care Coordinator / Case Manager
As a Care Coordinator / Case Manager, you will act as a liaison between your clients and the various health care providers needed to achieve their optimal health, independence and dignity. Drawing on your knowledge of health services, you will work from a laptop computer to conduct face-to face assessments and help your clients navigate through the complexities of the health care environment. This will involve explaining relevant services and coordinating and monitoring their implementation. You will be there to facilitate every step of your clients' health care experience, linking them with the right information and helping them understand and manage their short and long-term health care goals. If you are a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech Language Pathologist or Certified Social Worker in Ontario, we would like you to become part of our team. You will enjoy freedom and flexibility, but most of all, you will get to see the results of your efforts - every step of the way.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of one to two years of relevant experience as a licensed Nurse (B.Sc.N or diploma), Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist or Social Worker (MSW only) Member in good standing with a regulatory body in Ontario Excellent interpersonal, communication, decision-making and assessment skills
- Ability to work independently and co-operatively in a busy multi-disciplinary situation Demonstrated computer literacy is required, as laptop usage during home visits is an essential part of the job
- A valid driver's license and a car is required for home visits
ASSETS
- Experience working with diverse, multicultural client groups (including homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI) and paediatrics)
- Speaks one or more of the following languages fluently is highly desirable: PORTUGUESE, ITALIAN, TAMIL, KOREAN, VIETNAMESE, and/or FRENCH
The Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre is governed by the requirements of the French Language Services Act and therefore encourages applications from French speaking candidates.
The Toronto Central CCAC is a scent-free work place.
A GTA Top 90 Employer, we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits and continuing education initiatives.
If you are seeking a chance to truly make a difference in the lives of others as well as your own, please apply on-line and take a few minutes to complete a short questionnaire. All applications will be reviewed. Applications received on-line are monitored regularly and will be processed quickly. Applications using other means (fax: 416-506-1629 or e-mail: hr@toronto.ccac-ont.ca) require manual review and will be processed within 30 days.
(Key word search: TCCCAC, community health care and support services, client advocate, personal assessment, long-term care, home care, hospital, placement services, school program, temporary or permanent illness or disability, health support, health-related education, teaching and consultation, special needs, hospital, treatment)
Information provided in an application will be used by the organization for the purposes of filling the identified vacancy or other suitable vacancies. Your application will be kept confidential. If no suitable positions currently exist, your application will be kept on file for a minimum of six (6) months. |