Court , Case Manager

Part‑Time Court Support, Case Manager 2 – Supporting Other Teams, Programs And Services As Required

Maternity Leave Contract Part‑Time (0.6 FTE) to September 3, 2027.

Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO) is a charitable, community‑based addictions and mental health organization with its main office located in Aurora, Ontario and provides programs and services in York Region, South Simcoe and some parts of Toronto. ASCO unites to support individuals to achieve their goals by offering hope and promoting well‑being. Addiction Services Central Ontario takes pride in its passion for client service.

Each day presents new opportunities to demonstrate leadership and expertise in addictions to the community. ASCO embraces a holistic, biological, psychological, social and spiritual approach to addiction. A holistic approach places the person at the center. The agency uses a harm reduction approach in addiction treatment and equally respects individuals who choose abstinence or harm reduction. ASCO’s three strategic priorities are:
Develop Our People, Drive System Leadership in Integrated Care and Advance Clinical and Operational Excellence.

The Court Support, Case Manager 2 will provide direct services to individuals with substance use issues and concurrent disorders who are involved with the criminal justice system. This might include assessment, referral, case management, court support, crisis intervention, short‑term counselling and advocacy. The Court Support, Case Manager 2 will also provide case consultation and collaborative treatment planning with local mental health and addiction workers, provide training and awareness initiatives, and participate in local and district concurrent disorder committee work.

This position provides services in various capacities in order to ensure the organization meets the needs of clients where they are located.

This part‑time position will be based in the Alliston office location, reporting to the Assigned Supervisor. ASCO is required to follow all public health and provincial directives as well as those of our Ontario Health Team partners related to the pandemic and other health issues that may arise, including but not limited to vaccination requirements. This is a Maternity Leave part‑time contract position to September 3, 2027, for 21 hours per week (3 shifts/week), with a minimum of one evening per week.

Weekend work is also expected (some Saturdays). The hourly wage rate is $37.41. This position is within the Bargaining Unit.

• 9 days Vacation to begin (accrued monthly); 12 days after one year of continuous service (pro‑rated for 0.6 FTE)
• HOOPP Pension Plan for Permanent Full‑time and Part‑time staff
• 1.2 Flex Days (pro‑rated for 0.6 FTE)
• 9 days Paid Personal time (accrued monthly, pro‑rated for 0.6 FTE)
• Education Allowance up to $240 per fiscal year (pro‑rated for 0.6 FTE)
• 3 Education Days per fiscal year for personal and professional development (pro‑rated for 0.6 FTE)
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Various employer‑paid training programs
• Mileage reimbursement when required
• Free parking
• Perkopolis Membership available

• Assessment
• Comprehensive:
  Asses the level of substance use and/or concurrent disorder as well as the client’s overall functioning including social systems, general health and psycho/social status.
• Ongoing Assessment:
  Re‑assess the client’s substance use and/or concurrent disorder, functioning and situation regularly with a focus on what the client needs for involvement with the criminal justice system.
• Formulation
• Develop a case plan and select appropriate treatment strategies based on information gathered from assessments.
• Feedback
• Provide verbal information regarding the developed case formulation and present ideas for different treatment options. Share agreed plan with referral sources when requested.
• Referral to Other Services
• Direct clients to appropriate services (outpatient, day treatment, residential, medical, psychiatric) based on needs and location, providing contact information and follow‑up support.
• Consultation
• Provide consultation and problem‑solving assistance to professional colleagues and…