Position: Mental Health Support Worker
Posting Date: June 10th, 2025
Closing Date: June 24th, 2025
Agency: Elizabeth Fry Society of Kingston
Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Mission Statement:
“Empowering women through provision of community outreach, social justice services, and affordable housing.”
Position Description:
The Mental Health Support Worker works from an anti-oppressive framework to provide mental health support on behalf of the Agency to women in the community and in custodial settings. This takes on a variable amount of responsibilities including, but not limited to, individual counselling, program delivery, skills development and support in daily living, assistance in recreational activities and independent exercise/leisure, referrals for self-identified needs (i.e., vocational, parenting, etc.), accompaniment to activities external to the Agency, and institutional visits. A primary component of this role is to liaise regularly with the Case Management Team and provide ongoing mental health assistance and counselling to women in the Community Residential Facility, at both provincial and federal levels. Further, the Mental Health Support Worker plays an integral role in the development of new programming on an ongoing basis.
Qualifications:
A post-secondary diploma or degree in Social Sciences field;
A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with women in the criminal justice system;
Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, such as Criminal Code of Canada, Correctional and Conditional Release Act, Ontario Mental Health Act, as well as standards and policies, such as National Parole Board policies and Community Residential Facility Standards;
Familiarity with anti-oppressive philosophies and frameworks;
Active awareness of the Elizabeth Fry Society, including history and the Agency’s current role within the community;
Commitment to and experience with women’s intersecting needs and systemic issues;
Strong interviewing and analytical skills;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Possible flexibility in hours;
Driver’s License, current CPIC
Please note that Enhanced Security Clearance through the Government of Canada is required for this position.
Please submit your resume to Kathryn Londry at rgayle@efrykingston.ca by Tuesday, June 24th by 4:00PM
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Kingston is committed to employment equity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from equity groups including individuals of Aboriginal descent, racialized individuals, individuals with disabilities, and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered persons.
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Kingston is committed to employment equity within its staff and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’).
If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Tabatha Maloney, Executive Assistant at tmaloney@efrykingston.ca
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 22.5 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-06-24
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 22.5 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-06-24
Expected start date: 2025-06-30