Relief Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Outreach - London, Canada - CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

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London, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Relief Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Outreach Programs

My Sisters' Place & London Coffee House
Ongoing, Casual Positions

London, Ontario**:

Application Deadline February 24, 2023 **We are currently seeking to expand our pool of Relief Addiction and Mental Workers at My Sisters' Place, and the London Coffee House. Working varying hours in our Day, Evening, and Weekend Programs, Relief staff perform duties and responsibilities consistent with providing a safe and welcoming environment to participants. These programs support participants who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; with the My Sisters' Place programs specifically supporting participants who identify as women.

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

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:
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What you'll be making - $22.

33 per hour:
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When you'll work:

Relief shifts will include days, afternoons, weekends, and statutory holidays. Relief staff have flexibility to accept shifts that suit their schedules up to a maximum of 44 hours per week, but will commit to accepting a minimum of four shifts per month.

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Your pension plan

Will be enrolled in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

Provide a welcoming, safe, and trusting environment to support participants
Identify/respond to the concerns of participants with serious mental illness, substance use, trauma and/or homelessness
Engage with participants in identifying and developing personal capacities leading to selfadvocacy
Work with participants and help motivate/support them to work towards achievement of their goals
Assist participants in linking, liaising/connecting with appropriate community resources

- _For shifts with the My Sisters'

Place Resting Spaces:
_ Coordinate with the City of London to accept, document and coordinate referrals to the Resting Spaces, using the HIFIS and CRMS databases

Assist with programming needs as necessary and in a timely manner
Responsible for logging and statistical gathering as required
Documentation as required
Crisis intervention, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Identify, promote resolution and management of all emergency situations concerning participants, staff and property
Make decisions both independently and collaboratively
Ensure effective communication with Director, staff team, and any partner agencies, and community services
Advocate for and support participants in accessing community resources
Provide assistance where required
Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:

_Vaccination Requirements_

_We require the following qualifications:
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Postsecondary education (university/community college) in social services or related field
Knowledge of London and area community services and resources applicable for this participant population
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to problem solve in situations of high stress
Demonstrated ability to work with participants who live with multiple challenges related to serious mental illness, marginalization, poverty, woman abuse/trauma, homelessness and substance use
Current, clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Ability to attend work regularly

_We prefer the following qualifications:
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Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Knowledge of community resources
Knowledge of computerized documentation methods
Health and safety knowledge
Crisis intervention and prevention
Applied Suicide Interventions Skills and Training; First Aid / CPR

Application Deadline - February 24, 2023:

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.

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Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:
$22.33 per hour