Addiction and Mental Health Worker, London Coffee - CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

Verified Company

London, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Addiction and Mental Health Worker, London Coffee House**Part-time, Contract; End date: March 31, 2024

_ Please note we are hiring for two separate contract positions at this time_
London, Ontario

- Application Deadline August 24, 2023 -
We are currently seeking to expand our pool of Relief Addiction and Mental Workers at 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.

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

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

-
What you'll be making:

-
What you'll be making:

-
$22.33 to $25.

71 per hour (Practicing Professional Grid):

The above are initial rates; with grid increases as per policy
Internal staff members will be placed on the appropriate grid based on their current rate of pay, up to Level 8 of the grid (see Intranet Policy )

-
When you'll work:

50 hours biweekly, to be scheduled mornings and every other weekend.

-
Your pension plan

Eligible for optional enrolment 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
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:

Police Vulnerable Sector Check:

_ We require the following qualifications:_

Completed and/or ongoing postsecondary education (university/community college) in social services or related field preferred
(primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e.

original degree/diploma or official transcript):

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:_

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 - August 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.

JRiZssCJ9z