Dual Diagnosis Justice Case Manager

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

Position Type: Bargaining Unit, Full‐Time, Permanent

Number of Positions: 1

Reason for Posting: Existing Vacancy

Rate: $29.40 per hour

Vacation: 4 weeks to start

Benefits: Group benefits with Life Insurance, AD&D, Extended Health and Dental Care with

premiums 100% paid by the employer, LTD with premiums 100% paid by employees; paid

sick leave and float day

RRSP: RRSP with 6.5% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution after successful

completion of probation

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Supervisor: Senior Manager, Mental Health and Justice Programs

Posting Date: May 12, 2026

Application Deadline: May 25, 2026

Location: 800 Bay St, 10 Armory St, and various locations where clients live and receive services in the GTA

Why Fred Victor?

For 130 years, Fred Victor has been a leader in helping people rebuild their lives in Toronto. Our mission is to

improve the health, income and housing stability of people experiencing poverty and homelessness. We are

committed to ending homelessness, one person at a time.

The purpose of the Mental Health Court Support Program is to support individuals living with mental illness,

concurrent disorders and dual diagnosis with criminal charges coming from The Toronto Regional Bail Centre and

Ontario Court of Justice to access and utilize mental health services and other supports and navigate the justice

system. The program provides mental health support and triage, facilitates mental health release planning and

diversion for eligible individuals, liaison with the Crown and MH court stakeholders, crisis support and intervention,

consultation services, short-term limited case management services. Consultation and support are also provided to

family members, friends, legal personnel, health/mental health service providers, and the greater community.

Individuals can be released from custody and may be diverted out of the regular stream of the CJS, by virtue of their

voluntary participation in the program. The program supports those living with developmental disability and mental

health navigating the justice system.

Does this sound like work you want to be a part of?

We offer a supportive environment, an opportunity to join a diverse team of caring professionals and a chance to

make a difference. With over 75 programs and 25 sites, there are lots of opportunities to grow your career with us.

Many members of the management team started in relief and front-line roles.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments with clients who are likely to be diverted.
• Outreach, assessment and ongoing support to individuals experiencing dual diagnosis who have experience in

the justice system.

• Support clients in transition to appropriate support and independent living.
• Assess the client’s support needs and wishes utilizing Ontario Common Assessment of Needs
• Assist clients to identify and achieve their goals utilizing Critical Time Intervention model of service.
• Follow up to ensure development of a supportive network where the connections developed with client are of

high quality and continue to work for a client.

• Support and educate clients and caregivers through the court process.
• Accompany or meet clients in the community. Respond to crisis and facilitate intervention planning
• Arrange court-ordered psychiatric assessments.
• Provide support and assistance to family and friends.
• Provide consultation to the judiciary, Crown and defense counsel on cases referred for disposition,

recommending services and terms to be included on probation orders and conditional sentence orders.

• Establish and maintain working relationships with Judges, Crown Attorneys, Duty Counsels, and other court

personnel, community agencies, The DSO sector, forensic units, hospitals, and detention centres.

• Provide support, consultation and information to the Crown Attorney and other offices of the Court on dual

diagnosis services.

• When the accused individual is linked and following through with the service care plan, the employee will

present the information and recommendation for diversion to the Crown for those individuals who are eligible

for diversion.

• Provide education to mental health facilities and developmental disability agencies about Dual Diagnosis issues,

services and the court process.

• Maintain program and agency documentation as per policies.
• Maintain confidentiality as per “Personal Health Information Protection Act.”
• Work with the Program Manager to identify and meet professional development needs.
• Participate in agency and other meetings and initiatives as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key supports and resources in the community.
• Develop and maintain open and effective working relationships with lead partner agencies, including the DSO

sector.

• Promote the values and mission of Fred Victor
• Work closely with community sector network tables and other community stakeholders to ensure individuals

have access to case management and other appropriate services

What You Bring to the Team:

• A degree or diploma in Social Work, Social Services, Psychology, health, or justice related areas
• Five years working with individuals 16 and over experiencing severe and persistent mental health issues.
• Five years working experience with those with a dual diagnosis. (Developmental disability and mental health)
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice
• Experience working with individuals with ASD
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of Behaviour Support Planning
• Knowledge of the relationship between developmental disability and mental health problems.
• Demonstrated experience working in a client-centred approach in case management
• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System is essential.
• Knowledge of the DSO sector and the support and funding available for individuals who have a dual diagnosis.
• Knowledge of the court system and judiciary process
• Extensive knowledge of the Tenant Protection Act, and systemic issues related to housing, poverty and mental

health.

• Sound knowledge of issues related to dual diagnosis treatment and recovery.
• Committed to working in partnerships and within an anti-oppression framework.
• Clear understanding of PHIPA and other relevant privacy legislation related to health information custodians.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with clients, families, and other supports.
• Strong in self-motivation and working in a team; excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience in Pirouette, OCAN, and IAR is an

asset.

Working Conditions and Other Requirements:

• Work is conducted primarily in the community in all weather conditions
• Client accompaniment, client home visits and community visits are a major component of this work, and staff

may be exposed to a broad spectrum of experiences including unpleasant experiences such as exposure to pests

or unpleasant odours

• Staff are also exposed to a variety of unsafe community areas/buildings and are encouraged to be aware of their

personal safety at all times and adjust their behaviour and location according to an assessment of each specific

situation

• Travel throughout downtown Toronto is required

Compensation and Benefits:

• For the Dual Diagnosis Justice Case Manager, Fred Victor offers a salary range an hourly rate of $29.40
• 4 weeks of vacation to start + 1 float day
• Generous paid sick leave allowance
• A comprehensive Dental, Extended Health and LTD group benefits package includes individual and family

coverage, including prescriptions, hospital accommodation, hearing care, paramedical practitioners and a wide

variety of dental care. Additional insurance includes vision care and travel for emergency medical services.

• 6.5 % of your gross salary will be contributed to a group RRSP on your behalf after successful completion of

probation; you will contribute 4% of your gross salary to the same RRSP

• Access to employee and family assistance plan

How You Can Apply:

Send your resume and an email describing why you want to be part of the Fred Victor Team by May 25, 2026 to

imoursalien@fredvictor.org with ‘Dual Diagnosis Justice Case Manager’ in the subject line.

A Police Record Check is required by the final candidate prior to hiring.

Accessibility & Accommodation

Fred Victor is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and

respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. As such, we welcome and

encourage applicants who identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons

across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities and have lived-experience

If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation and/or assistance during the application process, please

contact us in advance. We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested. Information received

relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.