Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Housing Always - London, Canada - CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
Description
Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Housing Always
Full-time, Contract (approx. 6 months)
London, Ontario
- Application Deadline: June 22, 2023 -
Every person in our community has the right to safe, affordable, quality housing and to live with dignity and as much independence and choice as possible.
As a member of the Housing Always team, you will be supporting individuals who experience addictions and/or mental health concerns and have struggled with housing stability.
By supporting clients in our supportive living apartments and through outreach in the larger community, you'll help prevent concerns from escalating to a point that would have resulted in eviction, accomplishing our goal of keeping our clients housed.
Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team
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WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:
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What you'll be making - $ $25.71 per hour (Practicing Professional Grid)
- The above are initial rates; with grid increases as per policy
When you'll work:
- 70 hours over twoweek period, Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.
What your benefits will be - after 90 day waiting period, will be eligible for 20% prescription drug benefit
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Your pension plan
- Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:
- Work with clients and help motivate/support them to work towards achievement of their goals
- Champion each client's capacity for independent community living
- Assist clients to maintain suitable housing
- Facilitate and implement resident meetings
- Provide health teaching about addiction, mental illness and symptom management
- Crisis intervention and prevention
- Assist and coach clients in the learning and management/achievement of activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, daily chores, budgeting, socialization etc.
- Advocate for and support clients in accessing community resources
- Documentation related to clients
- Ensure effective communication with Director, Managers, staff team, and external treatment teams concerning each participant's progress
- Identify, promote resolution, and management of all emergency situations concerning participants, staff, and property
- Make decisions both independently and collaboratively
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:
_ Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements_
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We require the following qualifications:
_**- University/college degree or diploma in social science, or a related field (
Primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process, i.e.
original degree/diploma/certificate or official transcript):
- Current Driver's Licence and access to a vehicle
- Current, clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
- Ability to attend work regularly
We prefer the following qualifications:
_**- Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
- Experience working in the addiction and mental health field
- Experience working residence setting
- Health and safety knowledge; knowledge of safe food handling procedures
- Crisis intervention and prevention
- Applied Suicide Interventions Skills and Training (ASIST)
- First Aid & CPR
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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