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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.

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.

• 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.

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

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 (705) 645-2262
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.

As part of our commitment to Accessibility, if you wish this information in a different format, please contact our office at 705-645-2262 or email feedback@cmhamps.ca.

If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know prior to the interview if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.