Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Community Homes for Opportunity - Jobs in Merlin

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Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Community Homes for OpportunityDirect Service (OPSEU)Full-Time, Contract (approximately 18 months)Chatham/Merlin, Ontario and surrounding area;Multi-site accountability (Elgin zone)- Application Deadline: November 12, 2024 -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.Our Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO) program lives this ideal by providing mental health and addictions supports to CHO Homes, and encouraging residents to become active members of their community.As a member of the CHO Team, you’ll work with residents as well as independent CHO Home staff to enhance the quality of life for each individual resident and to empower the ability to gain life skills, grow their personal strengths and gain choices for their wellbeing.Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team! WHAT WE #39;RE OFFERING:

• What you’ll be making: Starting rate for this role is $26.74 per hour (Level 1 – Direct Service), with a wage differential, based on regulation ($29.57 per hour for Level 1 – Direct Service, Regulated):
• • Successful candidates who are registered with one of the designated professional colleges (e.g. OCSWSSW, CNO, COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO) will receive the wage differential for regulation
  • Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($33.90 per hour for non-regulated, and $36.71 per hour for regulated)
  • For internal applicants, grid level placement will occur as per the Collective Agreement
• When you #39;ll work - 70 hours over two-week period; Monday to Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm; or option of a compressed work week; Main site is in Chatham/Merlin, one shift per week in St. Thomas
• Your pension plan – Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• What your benefits will be - 9% in lieu of benefits

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

• Assess individuals’ strengths, needs, abilities and preferences
• Assist the individual to identify their personal goals and preferences during wellness planning sessions in collaboration with the CHO team and appropriate supports, while working in partnership with the individual in all aspects of planning
• Include and encourage individuals’ natural supports (e.g. family, significant friends), clarifying the roles each plays towards individuals’ rehabilitation
• Assist the individual to explore resources, options and consequences of different choices
• Champion individual’s individual capacity for independent community living
• Assist and coach individuals in the learning and management/achievement of activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, chores, budgeting, socialization, etc.
• Provide health teaching about mental illness and symptom management in collaboration with community partners
• Coordinate recreational community outings and activities to enhance quality of life and further connect individuals to their community

WHAT YOU #39;LL NEED TO APPLY:Police Vulnerable Sector Check RequirementsSuccessful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 3 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.We require the following qualifications:

• University/college degree or diploma in the social science field
• Valid Driver’s License
• Access to a vehicle and insurance adequate for transporting clients
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Minimum of one year work experience in the mental health field
• First Aid / CPR
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
• Experience working in a residence setting
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of computerized documentation methods
• Crisis intervention and prevention training
• Applied Suicide Interventions Skills and Training
• Safe Food Handling
• Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

Get your application in by – November 12, 2024Our 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. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact Human.Resources@cmhatv.caPowered by JazzHR