Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Hubs

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in Ontario dedicated to supporting individuals facing homelessness and mental health challenges. As a Direct Service provider, you will play a crucial role in offering compassionate care and support, ensuring clients' basic needs are met while guiding them towards improved health and wellbeing. This full-time contract position offers a competitive starting wage and a diverse work environment focused on community impact.

Benefits

9% in lieu of benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field required.
• Certifications in NVCI, ASIST, First Aid, CPR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming and safe environment for vulnerable individuals.
• Support clients with integrated care plans covering various needs.
• Assist with transportation needs and provide referrals.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Counseling

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Tools

First Aid

CPR

Job description

Direct Service - (OPSEU)

Full-Time, Contract (End date: March 31, 2028)

London, Ontario (London Zone)

At this time, we are hiring 6, Full-Time, Contract positions

• Application Deadline: May 20, 2025

The London HART Hub is a low barrier recovery-oriented space that aims to support individuals experiencing homelessness with mental health and addiction needs to improve their health and wellbeing. HART Hubs support clients through access to high-quality, evidence-informed care that is respectful, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and compassionate. It connects individuals with a continuum of care tailored to their needs by providing access to transitional supportive housing spaces where they can access safety, basic needs, healthcare, and other mental health and addiction services under one location.

Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

• Starting rate for this role is $27.14 per hour (Level 1 – Direct Service), with a wage differential based on regulation ($30.01 per hour for Level 1 – Regulated):

• Registered candidates with designated professional colleges (e.g., OCSWSSW, CNO, COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO) will receive the wage differential for regulation.
• External applicants start at Level 1, with grid progression up to Level 8 ($34.41 per hour for non-regulated, and $37.26 per hour for regulated).
• Internal applicants' grid level placement follows the Collective Agreement.

Work schedule includes 70 hours over two weeks, including days, afternoons, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Benefits include 9% in lieu of benefits and immediate eligibility for the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

• Provide a welcoming, safe, and trusting environment for vulnerable individuals through intake, screening, assessment, and treatment planning, income and employment support, and supportive housing.
• Support clients on their journey toward physical and mental health improvement by providing integrated care plans covering primary care, mental health, addictions, income, transportation, and safety.
• Ensure clients' basic needs are met (e.g., food, hygiene, rest).
• Provide referrals to other supports and resources to maintain overall wellness.
• Assist with developing care plans, navigating local services, and engaging in proactive crisis intervention.
• Offer one-on-one and group counseling sessions with a strengths-based wellness approach.
• Assist with transportation needs, including obtaining travel assistance like bus passes, leveraging existing funding.
• Provide accessible communication options for clients with varying needs and literacy levels (AODA, multiple languages, sign language, audio translation, language classes).
• Update client records per standards, guidelines, and privacy laws.
• Support additional HUB sites as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:

Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements

Successful candidates must have a PVSC completed within the last six months. Applicants residing in London are encouraged to apply early due to processing times (~2 weeks).

Qualifications include:

• Post-secondary education in a related field (original credentials required during hiring; unofficial transcripts for ongoing education).
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle with adequate insurance.
• Ability to attend work regularly.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Certifications in NVCI, ASIST, First Aid, CPR, CPI.
• Experience with addiction, mental illness, homelessness, crisis intervention, and community resources.
• Bilingual in both official languages is preferred.

Internal applicants should apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email addresses.

Apply by May 20, 2025. We value diversity and encourage applications from all community members. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].