Rights Adviser (Irregular On-Call)

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 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.

Please note:

• You can work anywhere from zero to 36.25 hours per week. Hours are not guaranteed.
• This position is servicing Hospitals in Belleville, Peterborough, Kingston and Penetanguishene and Timmins areas.

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 Ontario’s 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 role?

In this position, 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 qualify?

Mandatory

The successful candidate must successfully complete the minister-approved Rights Advice Certification Training course as required under the Mental Health Act.

Communication, 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

Specialized 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 Ontario’s 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

Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 English Temporary – Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, Belleville, East Region
• 1 English Temporary – Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, Peterborough Region, Peterborough, East Region
• 1 English Temporary – Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, Z6 / R6, Timmins, North Region
• 1 English Temporary – Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, Kingston, East Region
• 1 English Temporary – Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, Penetanguishene, Central Region

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Understanding the job ad – definitions

Schedule:

3.7

Category:

Administrative and Support Services

Posted on:

Friday, December 6, 2024

Note:

• T-HL-202265/23(2)

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee’s exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, December 20, 2024 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

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