Mental health assistant Jobs in Burlington, ON

Strengthen, Invest and Build”“By leading with collaboration, innovation, and advocacy, Lynwood Charlton Centre ensures that Hamilton’s children, youth, and families receive the mental health care they need, when and where they need it.” Lynwood Charlton Centre (“LCC”) seeks a strategic and innovative leader for the role of  Manager, Flamborough Program (“Manager”). This role offers an exceptional opportunity to be a part of the revitalization, expansion, and evolution of innovative child and youth mental health services. We provide residential, day treatment, and community-based services including in-home and school-based programs to children, youth, and families within the community. This is a Ministry initiated plan to transform the experiences of children, youth and families dealing with mental health issues, and strengthen the community-based system for delivering mental health services to them. Through our Lead Agency role, we work to coordinate services, advocate for system improvements, and foster collaboration across various sectors. We work in close partnership with child and youth mental health providers, broader community allies—including child welfare, health networks, and education boards—and those with lived experiences to drive lasting change. LCC is currently looking for a  Manager, Flamborough Program  to join the team. Reporting to the Director of Intensive Out of Home Programs, the Manager is responsible for the effective management of the Flamborough intensive out-of-home program, ensuring compliance with both legislative and accreditation standards within the residence. The Program Manager will also provide direction to the Child and Youth Care and Social Work staff in the residence and assume responsibility for supervision of Support Services staff and for all required administrative duties. Demonstrated ability to review completed case reports to ensure their accuracy and compliance with service standards. Demonstrated ability to apply different models of intervention with children / youth and families. Represent the Agency at community functions both locally and more broadly as required, developing and maintaining community linkages as they relate to community-based programs. Work collaboratively with other key stakeholders, including Ministry representatives, local and provincial community partners, youth and families.  Provide leadership and guidance to direct and indirect reports, ensuring that all staff receive appropriate orientation, training, and ongoing coaching. Support the development and implementation of an education and training program for staff throughout the Centre on an annual basis. As the ideal candidate, you bring 5+ years of progressive management experience in a relevant sector, with a solid understanding of child and youth mental health and broader health and social services systems in Ontario. You have strong people management skills, the experience, and demonstrated ability to build a strong team. You have proven success leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and are skilled at building compelling cases for partnership and engagement. You thrive in relationship building and can effectively promote program value while handling sensitive partnership discussions. At least five years of experience at a management level in a not-for-profit setting at an organizational level in children’s mental health preferred.  Post-secondary education in a related field, with several years of related experience. Advanced experience and knowledge of the children’s mental health sector, including organization and community context. Management experience in a unionized environment is an asset. Knowledge of applicable legislation and licensing processes preferred. Strong communication (verbal and written) and administrative organizational skills required. A valid G class driver’s license, and reliable vehicle is required, as this role requires local work-related travel within Hamilton. Fluency in French is an asset. The target hiring salary for this role is $70,000, with an attractive benefits package including a pension plan and comprehensive group benefits plan inclusive of vision, dental and disability coverage. Generous paid time off policies, including wellness days. Onsite free parking, business casual dress and a highly motivated, collaborative team of co-workers who share a clear and committed vision for LCC. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. LCC is an organization committed to improving access for women and / or non-binary people and other equity-deserving groups, including those identifying as : racialized, Black, and / or people of colour, people with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), 2SLGBTQ+ and / or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Aboriginal and / or Indigenous Peoples to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace.