RIGHTS ADVISER (Irregular/On-Call) - Jobs in Belleville, ON

Job Description

Are you concerned about the rights and autonomy of persons living with mental illness Are you a flexible, effective communicator who is able to empower vulnerable individuals impacted by the mental health system If so, consider this on-call opportunity to provide rights advice to clients in the community who are subject to community treatment orders consistent with the provisions under the Mental Health Act.Note: This position is irregular on-call servicing Hospitals in Toronto area. You can work anywhere from zero to 36.25 hours per week. Hours are not guaranteed.OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontarios Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.What can I expect to do in this roleAs an on-call community-based Rights Adviser, you will:

• provide rights advice services to patients and/or substitute decision-makers as required under the Mental Health Act
• provide information in a neutral, non-judgmental manner
• assist clients in applying to the Consent and Capacity Board for a hearing
• arrange for an interpreter where warranted
• assist clients in applying for Legal Aid and with the Legal Aid processes
• attend board hearings at the request of the Board
• maintain current and up-to-date records on rights advice provided to clients and the outcome achieved
• maintain strict client confidentiality
• travel to meet with patients or substitute decision makers in the facilities or the community in your area

How do I qualifyCommunication, Evaluative and Interpersonal Skills

• ability to work with and explain complex legislation to clients with varying educational and cultural backgrounds
• ability to evaluate degrees of understanding and accurately interpret clients instructions in an impartial manner
• interpersonal skills to effectively and with empathy work with persons living with mental illness

Knowledge

• understanding of mental illness and the ability to work with persons living with mental illness
• knowledge of and/or ability to apply and interpret policies and procedures of psychiatric facilities as they relate to committal, findings of incapacity and Ontarios health system

Tact, Diplomacy and Judgment

• ability to exercise sound judgment and diplomacy in stressful situations
• ability to establish professional rapport with in-patients, hospital staff, stakeholders and the public

Organizational and Clerical Skills

• advanced organizational skills to deal with a variety to tasks and inquiries simultaneously
• clerical skills to complete a variety of forms and reports
• ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to maintain strict confidentiality

Please note:The successful candidate must successfully complete the minister-approved Rights Advice Certification Training course as required under the Mental Health Act.Additional Information:Address:

• 1 Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, Belleville, East Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 3.7Category: Administrative and Support ServicesPosted on: Wednesday, November 2, 2022Quick Apply

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