Canada Summer Jobs, Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Queens Ave First Contact in London, Ontario at CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is a federal program committed to help young people gain employment information, skills and experience. This program aims to support young people, particularly those from communities facing barriers to employment, as they transition into the labour market.

The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Addiction & Mental Health Worker, Queens Ave First Contact will assist in functions of the department so as to facilitate smooth delivery of services to clients and with administrative functions as required.

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

• What you'll be making - $17.60 per hour

• When you'll work - This position is 35 hours per week for approximately 8 weeks. Must be available to work shifts Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm and some evenings from 12:00pm-8:00pm.

• Your pension plan - Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

• Responding to in-person and phone referrals for service.
• Working collaboratively with referral sources and individuals served to ensure a smooth transition to services
• Providing information and support regarding resources found within both the broader mental health system and the community in general
• Establishing a therapeutic relationship to maximize the benefits of engagement between the staff person and the client
• Ensuring the effective flow of relevant information between co-workers as well as to individuals served and site visitors
• Creating new client files and maintaining the discharged file system
• Filing clinical documentation into client paper health record
• Organizing diagnostic appointments with clients
• Validate health card numbers
• Other duties as assigned to ensure smooth flow of operations with First Contact team.

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 5 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

We require the following qualifications:

• Canada Summer Jobs requirements:
  • Will be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
  • Are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and am legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
  • (Note: International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.)
• Post-secondary education completed or in progress within social services, mental health and/or addictions
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Access to a vehicle for personal transportation
• Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• First Aid/CPR
• Insurance adequate for transporting clients
• Knowledge of Mental Health & Addiction
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of computerized documentation methods
• Health and safety knowledge including Harm Reduction
• Crisis intervention and prevention skills
• Applied Suicide Interventions Skills and Training
• Ability to prioritize competing demands
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and work with limited supervision
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to recognize and guide potential conflict situations
• Bilingual in both official languages, preferred; Une préférence sera accordée aux personnes possédant des compétences dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

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