Coordinator, Supportive Response, Crisis and Access at CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services | Ontario, CAN | Rezi

Coordinator, Supportive Response, Crisis and Access at CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

Coordinator, Supportive Response, Crisis and Access

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services · Ontario, CAN

3 weeks ago

Coordinator, Supportive Response, Crisis and Access

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services · Ontario, CAN

23 days ago
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About the Role

The Coordinator, Supportive Response Programs supports the day-to-day operations of crisis and support programs, including staff/volunteer supervision, program administration, quality improvement, and service coordination. This role provides leadership and operational support within a psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery-oriented framework, ensuring high-quality, compassionate, person-centered services. The coordinator assists Program Managers and Directors with program oversight, staffing, service access, volunteer engagement, recruitment, training, quality assurance, and initiative implementation, acting as a key resource for staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

  • Assists the Manager with organizing and directing the day-to-day work of staff, volunteers, mentors, and placement students.
  • Serves as a primary point of contact for Supportive Response volunteers and mentors.
  • Provides supervision, mentoring, coaching, and support to staff, volunteers, volunteer mentors, and students.
  • Monitors team dynamics and addresses concerns in consultation with the Manager.
  • Provides constructive, respectful, and recovery-oriented feedback.
  • Assists with performance evaluations and performance management processes.
  • Acts as a resource regarding challenging situations, crisis intervention, client support approaches, documentation requirements, and program concerns.
  • Facilitates effective communication among staff, volunteers, managers, and community partners.
  • Works collaboratively with the Volunteer and Student Placement Coordinator and Manager to recruit, screen, interview, train, develop, and retain volunteers.
  • Builds, maintains, and monitors an active volunteer pool to ensure adequate 24/7 service coverage.
  • Coordinates volunteer onboarding, orientation, training, and mentorship activities.
  • Oversees and supports Volunteer Mentors and matches mentors with volunteers based on learning and onboarding needs.
  • Schedules volunteer shifts and maintain appropriate coverage for Supportive Response services.
  • Tracks volunteer engagement, participation, and service hours.
  • Maintains electronic volunteer personnel files and records.
  • Conducts volunteer debriefing, coaching, and development sessions.
  • Participates in volunteer recruitment activities, information sessions, community presentations, and outreach events.
  • Addresses volunteer performance concerns and supports resolution processes in collaboration with management.
  • Completes audits and analysis to identify volunteer recruitment and retention needs.
  • Supports daily program planning, coordination, problem-solving, and service delivery.
  • Screens referrals and determines program suitability in collaboration with program staff and management.
  • Reviews service access requests, waitlists, and client flow processes.
  • Coordinates assignment of referrals and resources to ensure appropriate service matching.
  • Supports development and implementation of program initiatives, policies, and procedures.
  • Ensures continuity, consistency, and quality of services across program areas.
  • Supports coordinated care planning and collaboration with community partners.
  • Resolves scheduling conflicts and reallocates staffing and volunteer resources as needed.
  • Supports recruitment, hiring, orientation, and training of staff and volunteers.
  • Monitors staffing and volunteer coverage requirements and responds proactively to gaps in service.
  • Provides direction and leadership during emergency situations and supports debriefing processes.
  • Assists with documentation review, and administrative processes.
  • Maintains accurate program, volunteer, and service statistics.
  • Coordinates and facilitates meetings, prepares agendas and minutes, and supports follow-up actions.
  • Maintains databases, volunteer records, and program tracking systems.
  • Addresses facility concerns and collaborates with internal departments as required.
  • Represents the program on committees and working groups as assigned.
  • Undertakes special projects and assignments as directed by the Manager or Director.
  • Supports community engagement and public awareness initiatives.
  • Coordinates and/or orders program supplies.
  • Ensures documentation meets organizational standards, accreditation requirements, professional practice standards, and privacy legislation.
  • Conducts file audits, documentation reviews, and quality assurance activities.
  • Monitors volunteer and staff documentation within electronic health record systems and other program databases.
  • Provides support and troubleshooting related to electronic documentation systems and other program technology; liaises with IT services as required.
  • Identifies documentation trends and provides feedback for continuous quality improvement.
  • Ensures confidential information is managed in accordance with PHIPA and organizational policies.
  • Supports accreditation, health and safety, and quality improvement activities.
  • Complete other required documentation (e.g., monthly time sheets, vacation requests, education requests, travel claims, expense claims) as per required time frames.

Requirements

  • Post-secondary education in health, social, behavioural science or related field
  • Minimum of three years’ experience working with people with mental illness and/or addictions and/or working in a social services field
  • Valid Driver’s Licence: minimum G2 class and access to a vehicle for personal transportation
  • Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
  • Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly
  • University Degree in health, social, behavioural science or related field (preferred)
  • Current registration and in good standing with an appropriate college (OCSWSSW, CNO, COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO) (preferred)
  • ASIST Training (preferred)
  • Certification in CPR and First Aid (preferred)
  • Experience in volunteer management, community development or project management (preferred)
  • Experience working within crisis, helpline, or 24/7 service environments (preferred)
  • Knowledge of psychiatric medications (preferred)
  • Knowledge and experience managing schedules is an asset
  • Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation concepts and applications (preferred)
  • Knowledge of harm reduction approaches related to addictions (preferred)
  • Knowledge of current mental health treatment practices, crisis and suicide intervention skills training (preferred)
  • Knowledge of community resources (preferred)
  • Demonstrated good judgment and strong organizational skills
  • Crisis intervention experience
  • Demonstrated ability to defuse potential conflict situations
  • Demonstrated ability to form strong partnerships with other agencies, hospitals, organizations
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing needs and circumstances
  • Ability to motivate staff and volunteers
  • Good working knowledge of computer office technology such as word-processing, spreadsheets, database records, internet and e-mail resources, etc. and ability to perform basic financial and documentation requirements related to activities and programs
  • Knowledge of electronic client records systems (preferred)
  • Bilingual in both official languages (preferred)

Skills

  • Psychosocial rehabilitation
  • Recovery-oriented framework
  • Crisis intervention
  • Volunteer management
  • Program administration
  • Quality improvement
  • Service coordination
  • Staff supervision
  • Volunteer supervision
  • Mentoring
  • Coaching
  • Performance management
  • Communication
  • Recruitment
  • Screening
  • Interviewing
  • Training
  • Development
  • Retention
  • Onboarding
  • Orientation
  • Scheduling
  • Record keeping
  • Debriefing
  • Community outreach
  • Program planning
  • Problem-solving
  • Referral screening
  • Service access
  • Client flow
  • Resource coordination
  • Policy implementation
  • Procedure implementation
  • Coordinated care planning
  • Community partner collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Documentation review
  • Administrative processes
  • Data management
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Database maintenance
  • Facility management
  • Committee representation
  • Special project management
  • Community engagement
  • Public awareness
  • Supply ordering
  • Accreditation standards
  • Professional practice standards
  • Privacy legislation compliance
  • File auditing
  • Quality assurance activities
  • Electronic health record systems
  • Program technology troubleshooting
  • IT liaison
  • Continuous quality improvement
  • PHIPA compliance
  • Health and safety
  • Time sheet completion
  • Vacation request processing
  • Education request processing
  • Travel claim processing
  • Expense claim processing

Location

  • London, Ontario (London Zone)

Work Type

  • Full-Time
  • Contract (Approximately 12 months)

Experience Level

  • Minimum of three years’ experience working with people with mental illness and/or addictions and/or working in a social services field

Education Level

  • Post-secondary education in health, social, behavioural science or related field
  • University Degree in health, social, behavioural science or related field (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

  • Starting rate for this role is $32.24 per hour (Level 1)
  • Grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($39.60 per hour)

Benefits

  • Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • 9% in lieu of benefits

About the Company

  • Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

Equal Opportunity

  • We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities.
  • If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact Human.Resources@cmhatv.ca.