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, Transitional Case Management Walk-In Services will assist in functions of the department so as to facilitate smooth delivery of walk-in services to clients seeking assistance with system navigation and immediate needs.

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 between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

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

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

• Assist with short term crisis management by providing an urgent/emergent response to individuals in need of case management support
• Engage with clients on a short-term basis to support their immediate needs
• Identify risk factors related to client and staff safety as well as relapse
• Assess barriers to successful community living (e.g. treatment options, transportation, finances, etc.)
• Design rehab plans based on client needs, goals and preferences
• Assist the client to navigate systems and connect to appropriate resources
• Assist the client to explore options and consequences of different choices
• Build on the client’s personal strengths, abilities and resources
• Help clients work towards their vision of a positive personal future
• Provide needed information and education about mental illness, coping skills, services,
• Have knowledge about community resources relevant to clients, including other mental health services, entitlement and benefit programs, (e.g. ODSP, Ontario Works, London Housing, etc.)
• Assist the client to obtain needed resources by educating and supporting the client to access resources, linking the client to appropriate services, advocating with or for the client when needed
• Complete required documentation related to client as per CMHA organization standards, discipline-specific guidelines and standards and PHIPA legislation

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 work, social services, mental health and/or addictions
• Valid Driver’s License and Access to a vehicle for personal transportation
• Ability to attend work regularly
• Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)

We prefer the following qualifications:

• First Aid/CPR
• 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