Relief, Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Hubs

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services; London; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting individuals facing addiction and mental health challenges. In this engaging role, you'll provide essential services in a welcoming environment, helping clients navigate their recovery journey. You will be part of a compassionate team committed to delivering integrated care, ensuring that clients' basic needs are met while facilitating access to vital resources. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic setting. If you're passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Flexible shift scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field is required.
• Experience with individuals facing addiction and mental health issues is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment for individuals through intake and support.
• Assist clients with their mental health and addiction recovery journey.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Mental Health Support

Addiction Counseling

Communication Skills

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Tools

First Aid & CPR Certification

ASIST Certification

CPI Certification

Job description

Relief Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Hubs

Direct Service - (OPSEU)
Casual Roles, Contract (End Date: March 31, 2028)
London, Ontario (London Zone)

- 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 will support its clients through access to high quality evidence informed care that is respectful, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate and compassionate in nature. It connects individuals with a continuum of care tailored to their needs by providing access to transitional supportive housing spaces where individuals can access safety, basic needs, health care 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:

• What you'll be making -Starting rate for this role is$27.14per hour (Level 1 – Direct Service), with a wage differential, based on regulation ($30.01per hour for Level 1 – Direct Service, Regulated):
  • Successful candidates who are registered with one of the designated professional colleges (e.g. OCSWSSW, CNO, COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO) will receive the wage differential for regulation
  • Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($34.41per hour for non-regulated, and $37.26per hour for regulated)
  • For internal applicants, grid level placement will occur as per the Collective Agreement
• When you'll work- Relief shifts include days, afternoons, evenings, nights and weekends.
• Your pension plan– Immediately eligible for optional enrollment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILLBE MAKINGA 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 towards physical/mental health improvement, providing integrated care plans that encompass acute and primary care, mental health, addictions, income, transportation and safety.
• Ensure client's basic needs are being met (eg. provision of food, showers, hygiene and a place to rest).
• Provide referrals to other supports and resources to maintain overall wellness.
• Assist with the development of care plans, navigating local services, and engaging in proactive crisis intervention.
• Provide one-one-one and group counselling sessions with a strengths-based wellness approach.
• Provide navigation assistance, connection to resources, and collaboration with established justice supports for those involved with the criminal justice system (pre-release support, probation or bail).
• Assist with transportation needs upon intake, including obtaining travel assistance such as bus passes or other forms of travel, leveraging existing funding support.
• Provide accessible options for communication for clients with varying needs and literacy levels (AODA, multiple languages, sign language, audio translation and referral to language classes).
• Ensure client record is updated as per organization standards, discipline-specific guidelines and standards and PHIPA legislation, and handled in accordance withapplicable privacy laws and organization policy.
• Provide support for additional HUB sites as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:

Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements

Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

We require the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in a related field of study. (Primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process, i.e. an original degree/diploma/certificate or official transcript; for ongoing education, an unofficial transcript will be accepted)
• Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle with adequate insurance to carry out job duties/transport clients
• Ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals with addictions or problematic substance use; mild, moderate and serious mental illness; no fixed address
• Residential/community housing experience and familiarity with the Residential Tenancies Act.
• Experience in crisis intervention/management and crisis resolution.
• Experience working with individuals with an ABI or Developmental Disability.
• Experience working in a community based setting; knowledge of community resources.
• First Aid & CPR, ASIST, and CPI certifications
• Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

INTERNAL APPLICANTS:To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.

Get your application in by – May 20, 2025:

Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team.

We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please [e-mail]