Relief Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Community Wellness Strathroy
Relief/Casual Role, Contract (immediate start date to March 31, 2023)
Strathroy, Ontario
- Application Deadline: December 20, 2022 -
We believe that wellness looks different for everyone! As a Relief Community Wellness Programs staff, you will work to support the Strathroy CWP team to create and facilitate a diverse range of programs and workshops to engage people in meaningful activities that create opportunities to grow important coping and life skills, build their resilience, and support people to feel a sense of connection to their community.
Rooted in the principles of psycho-social rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation, and adult education, this role involves providing one on one and group opportunities to support people to explore their own wellness needs and interests and build a sense of purpose and belonging in their community. You will also work with other CMHA TVAMHS teams and community partners, as needed, to identify and promote wellness opportunities for participants of Community Wellness Programs, and model the delivery of safe, inclusive, and welcoming programs.
Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. For candidates who require a request letter in order to apply for a police check, request letters will be provided for candidates that move forward from the interview stage of the recruitment process.
Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!
WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

• What you'll be making - $22.33 per hour

• When you'll work – Hours are between Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm with occasional evening hours
• Your pension plan - Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

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PSLRTA Notice - This posting characterizes this position as currently non-union/unionized under the Elgin/Oxford Collective Agreement. However, please be aware that the organization on September 29, 2022, a vote was held as a result of an application by the Organization under the Public Sector Labour Relations Transition Act. The result was that employees voted to award OPSEU bargaining rights for all employees. Until such time as a new collective agreement is finalized, current terms and conditions of employment and existing, applicable collective agreements, if any, will remain in force and effect.*
HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

• Conduct individualized assessments to determine need and suitability for Community Wellness Programs, as needed
• Develop, plan, implement, facilitate and evaluate Community Wellness groups in collaboration with the Community Wellness team, other CMHA TVAMHS staff, volunteers, individuals, peers and/or community partners
• Be familiar with the supports provided at Strathroy Site, including Transitional Case Management, Information and Brief Support, Crisis Management, Housing Supports, Shelter Supports, and Harm Reduction and Addiction Medicine, to support colleagues and participants, as needed
• Provide, facilitate and model an atmosphere of mutual caring and trust among persons participating in the activity program by building relationships with individuals and responding to their individual needs
• Monitor, assesses and provide feedback regarding individual progress both to the individual and internal and external members of the individuals’ support team, to assist the individual in achieving their goals
• Explore and promote individual-led activities by identifying and supporting individuals to assume leadership roles
• Identify opportunities and partnerships that contribute to the community integration and recovery of individuals; contribute to the development of program proposals to support these initiatives
• Provide transportation to individuals as required to facilitate participation in Community Wellness programs
• Have knowledge of range of crisis prevention and intervention approaches including: crisis prevention strategies, crisis planning, crisis intervention, risk assessment, relapse prevention strategies, crisis services and hospital services
• Identify, assess and effectively responds to any emergency situations concerning person(s) or property, as per CMHA TVAMHS and/or Community Programs procedures
• Regularly solicit feedback from individuals regarding needs and preferences
• Seek input from other relevant stakeholders, internal and external, regarding individual progress and incorporate that information into individual planning and intervention, as needed
• Conduct ongoing assessments of individual’s progress towards recovery, as appropriate
• Ensure important information is communicated to all relevant stakeholders and documented in the record
• Complete required documentation as per CMHA TVAMHS standards
• Contribute to a positive team environment

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:
Vaccination Requirements
CMHA Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services requires that all staff members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with the rare exemption of those individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to approved exemptions (medical reasons or religious grounds as recognized in the Ontario Human Rights Code). Proof of full vaccination or approval of exemption will be required; further details will be provided to those candidates moving forward in the recruitment process.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements
Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. For candidates who require a request letter in order to apply for a police check, request letters will be provided for candidates that move forward from the interview stage of the recruitment process.
We require the following qualifications:

• College or university credentials in Social Services, Mental Health and/or Addictions, Therapeutic Recreation and / or a related field (completed or in progress)
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in the mental health and/or addictions, vocational rehabilitation or related field
• Good working knowledge of computer office technology such as word-processing, spreadsheets, database records, internet and e-mail resources, etc. and ability to perform basic financial and documentation requirements related to activities and programs
• Knowledge of mental illness and addictions and its impact
• Excellent knowledge of community resources in the service region for Strathroy site
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle to carry out job duties
• Adequate vehicle insurance to carry out job duties
• Current, clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Ability to attend work regularly, and in-person

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Prior group creation and facilitation experience, and understanding of principles of adult education
• Current first aid and CPR

• 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 – December 20, 2022:
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

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Job Type: Casual

Salary: $22.33 per hour

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