Why join CMHA Kenora?
We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-being of employees and offers:
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation Days
- Learning & professional development opportunities
Deadline to apply: September 16th, 2026
Kenora Justice Center Mental Health Support Worker
Kenora Justice Center
Employer: CMHA Kenora Branch
Job Title: Kenora Justice Center Mental Health Support Worker
Work Location: Kenora Justice Center
Employment Status: Part-Time, 18 Month Contract (Mondays and Tuesdays of each week)
Salary Range: $50,151 - $81,978 per year
For more information, please visit www.cmhak.on.ca
Overview:
The Kenora Justice Center Mental Health Support Worker is responsible to the Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Mental Health Association Kenora Branch. The Kenora Justice Center Mental Health Support Worker works with the Kenora Justice Centre to support wrap-around services for accused persons participating in the Kenora Justice Centre who are identified as having a developmental disability or mental health issue who quality for the community court. The goal of Kenora Justice Centre is to reduce recidivism using restorative and community-based justice processes that include a focus on health and wellness supports. The Kenora Justice Center Mental Health Support Worker is expected to work as a member of a team and is expected to participate in regular peer supervision in coordination with the Court Team at the Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch regular supervision with the Chief Executive Officer as well as other team meetings identified through the Kenora Justice Centre.
Qualifications:
Degree in social work or demonstrated equivalent, MSW preferred, Regulated through the OCSWSSW
In depth knowledge of the criminal justice system and the Mental Health Act obtained through academic training or practical experience
Knowledge of mental health/mental illness, and mental health difficulties
Knowledge of developmental disabilities, FASD, acquired Brain Injury etc.
Highly developed screening, assessment skills
Highly developed advocacy skills
Working knowledge of community resources, and agencies
Ability to build community linkages and networks to ensure planning and delivery of individualized services Competence for diverse populations
Ability to work independently
Computer literacy and recording skills
Duties:
Adherence to all policies of Canadian Mental Health Association Kenora Branch
Assurance of confidentiality of all clients, personnel, and organizational records and information
Accept and track referrals from the Circle of Care Case Manager/and or the Community Circle of Care Senior Coordinator of the Kenora Justice Centre participants who have or are suspected to have a developmental disability or mental health diagnoses
Provide court diversion or court support services to those accepted referrals from the Kenora Justice Center
Attend court proceedings at the Kenora Justice Centre as identified by the Chief Executive Officer in partnership with the Kenora Justice Centre
Liaison with criminal justice system personnel and ensure that clients within the program have received legal advice in a supportive manner with due consideration of their accommodation needs depending on their diagnoses
Liaison with community resources and partners passed on client needs and establish a collaborative relationship with the Circle of Care Case Managers in order to provide support and recommendations to develop recovery plans for the clients
Development and monitoring of appropriate service plans for diversion, treatment, court support and/or release for those involved within the program
Communicate progress of clients within the program to the Kenora Justice Center and the court
Consult, advocate with criminal justice system, community mental health/ developmental services systems custodial facilities and family members.
Collaborate extensively with local, district and regional developmental service providers.
Collaborate with providers to provide culturally relevant programming and services to clients of the program
Ongoing assessment of risk for clients involved within the program
Provide supportive counselling and assistance to clients in understanding the Criminal Justice System and justice process
Advocacy and navigation within the forensic mental health system; i.e the Regional Forensic Unit, District and Regional HSJCCs, Ontario Review Board etc.
Provide education for client, family and community
Act as a mental health resource to criminal justice officials, custodial facilities and family members
Maintain client files consistent with the policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
Coordinate referrals to Forensic Psychiatry Assessment and ensure collection of collateral information
Collect and report statistical and demographic information for CMHA Kenora Branch as well as reporting requirements as identified by the Ministry of Attorney General
Participate in staff meetings/team meetings as directed by the Chief Executive Officer
Monitor program policies and procedures to assure their applicability to current practice
Draft all necessary correspondence/service plans/reports
Participate in administrative and office functions as needed
Participate in training and educational opportunities
Participate on specific Committees or task or work groups as assigned by the Supervisor/Team Lead
Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations and Policies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHIMIS and Safe Work Procedures; including but not limited to Fire, Disaster and Evacuation Plans
Ensure client safety and client safety activities are emphasized throughout orientation of new staff members
Support an environment which avoids, prevents and corrects all activities or actions which may result in client safety incidents in the delivery of mental health services
Responsible for self-care
Other duties as required
How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume by visiting our careers page at https://cmhak.on.ca/get-involved/careers/
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
