Residential Support Worker - R2R (Contract) (75-25)

Canadian Mental Health Association; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health nonprofit seeks a Residential Support Worker in Ontario to provide in-home support within a recovery-focused living environment. Responsibilities include assisting residents with mental health, addictions, and life skills. Applicants should have relevant experience and a secondary school diploma. The role offers a salary range of $24.76 to $28.41 per hour along with a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates interested in all terms of employment are encouraged to apply by January 2, 2025.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Registered Retirement plan enrollment

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years relevant experience with mental health and addiction issues.
• Experience in a congregate living environment is an asset.
• Understanding of mental illnesses and addictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home support to residents in semi-independent living.
• Facilitate recovery and improve quality of life.
• Assist residents in applying skills for recovery.

Skills

Effective communication

Cultural awareness

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

Secondary school diploma

Relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Data management software

Job description

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING: OPEN UNTIL JANUARY 2, 2025 AT 4:00PM

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER – ROAD TO RECOVERY (R2R) HOME (CONTRACT) (75-25)

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week. Job Status: Contract to March 2027. Base office: Parry Sound Road to Recovery home. Competition #: 75-25.

Purpose of the Position

The Residential Support Worker is part of a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for providing in-home support to residents within a semi-independent congregate living environment. Residential Support Workers facilitate recovery and improved quality of life in a professionally and culturally appropriate manner. They help residents address needs associated with mental illness, addictions, physical health, and life skills as residents learn and apply skills necessary to facilitate recovery, improvement of quality of life, and sustain affordable and sustainable housing.

Education and Qualifications

• Achieve a level of education and/or experience as follows:
  • At least two (2) years relevant experience working with people diagnosed with mental health and addiction issues; or
  • A secondary school diploma and at least six (6) months relevant experience working with people diagnosed with mental health issues; or
  • A suitable level of education achieved through community college, university; and
• Experience working within a congregate living environment an asset.
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary healthcare team an asset.
• An understanding of mental illnesses, substance use, addictions, psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery, and various types of medication.
• An understanding of fire and safety.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Indigenous cultural awareness and education is an asset.
• Bilingual in French is an asset.
• Tolerance of and ability to handle a heavy workload and competing demands and high-risk situations.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as cooperatively within a team environment in a rural setting.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, the Internet, and data management software.
• A willingness to serve clients within the communities of the District of Muskoka and Parry Sound.
• A valid Ontario G or G2 driver’s license, a safe and reliable means of transportation, and appropriate insurance for work purposes on your vehicle with a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability coverage.
• Bilingual in French/English language considered an asset.
• Work schedule may include days/evenings/weekends and statutory holidays.

Salary Scale

$24.76 to $28.41 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit plan and enrollment in a Registered Retirement plan with HOOPP where contributions start on date of hire.

You are invited to submit your application by quoting competition number 75-25 by 4:00pm on Friday, January 2, 2025 to:

The Hiring Committee
Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound Branch
173-202 Manitoba Street
Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1S3
Telephone [phone]
Online: CMHA MPS Careers

Canadian Mental Health Association Muskoka – Parry Sound (CMHAMPS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace.

Qualified consumers/survivors and/or family members are encouraged to apply.

We retain all applications submitted for one year after the closing date of this posting for consideration in any future postings.

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