Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Youth Housing in London, Ontario at CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Youth Housing
Direct Service - (OPSEU)
Full-Time, Contract (End Date: March 31, 2027)

This posting is the result of an upcoming vacancy.
London, Ontario (London Zone)
- Application Deadline: September 28, 2026 -

When individuals in our community experience a serious mental health or addiction concern, they deserve a response that is person-centred and supportive, while focusing on personal dignity and wellbeing.

The Addiction & Mental Health Worker will support clients within the Youth Housing programs with rehabilitation and community integration in a psychosocial environment.

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

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

• What you'll be making - Starting rate for this role is $27.14 per hour (Level 1 – Direct Service), with a wage differential, based on regulation ($30.01 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 ($34.41 per hour for non-regulated, and $37.26 per hour for regulated); for internal applicants, grid level placement will occur as per the Collective Agreement
  • Premiums of $2.00 per hour will be applied for eligible Evening/Night (8:00pm – 7:00am) and Weekend Shifts.
• When you'll work - 70 hours biweekly; rotating days, afternoons, evenings and weekends
• 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:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist clients to develop and coordinate Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRPs) and motivate/support them to work towards achievement of their goals
• Be primary worker for two to three clients (ensure clients’ paperwork is complete, goals are being worked toward and ensure follow up with team)
• Champion each client’s capacity for independent community living
• Assist clients to find and maintain suitable housing
• Facilitate and implement resident meetings, small groups and activities
• Professionally liaison with community workers and agencies regarding Shared Living programs, referrals, intakes, and waitlists
• Provide health teaching about mental illness and symptom management
• Crisis intervention and prevention
• Admission and discharge of clients
• Maintenance of the facility such as repairs, common areas, grounds, resident rooms etc.
• Assist and coach clients in the learning and management/achievement of activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, daily chores, budgeting, socialization
• Assist and teach meal planning, purchasing, preparation and other food related activities
• Advocate for and support clients in accessing community resources
• Medication monitoring, management, and education
• Make decisions with team concerning operations of the program and policies of the organization
• Documentation related to clients and financial documentation including the Common Client Record (CCR) each shift
• Ensure effective communication with Director, Manager, staff team, and external treatment teams concerning client’s progress
• Assist with orientation and job shadowing of new staff and relief
• Identify, promote resolution, and management of all emergency situations concerning clients, staff, and property
• Collect and document receipt and spending of grocery money
• Maintain a safe living environment for clients (follow the fire plan, conduct regular resident room checks, etc.)

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:
Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements
Successful 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 2-4 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

We require the following qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma in the Social Science field or related discipline (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
• Valid Driver’s Licence: Minimum G class required
• Access to vehicle required for personal transportation
• Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• First Aid & CPR, ASIST training
• Experience working in supportive living settings/residences
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation, psychiatric medications, community resources, electronic documentation methods
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and prevention
• Bilingual in both official languages, preferred; Une préférence sera accordée aux personnes possédant des compétences dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.

Get your application in by – September 28, 2026

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.

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.ca

Legal Notifications:

• For legal purposes our full business name is: Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
• Artificial Intelligence is not currently employed in our recruitment processes