Addiction and Mental Health Worker, HART Hub

Title: Addiction and Mental Health Worker, HART Hub

Company: CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
Location: London, ON
Job Type: FullTime, PartTime, Shift

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Description:

This job posting is for an Addiction and Mental Health Worker position at HART Hubs in London, Ontario. The HART Hub is a space that provides support to individuals experiencing homelessness with mental health and addiction needs. The worker will help clients access care, housing, and other services to improve their well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Create a safe and welcoming environment for vulnerable individuals

Develop and implement care plans for clients

Ensure basic needs are met and provide referrals to other supports

Offer counseling sessions and crisis intervention

Assist with transportation needs and communication for clients

Maintain client records and provide support at additional HUB sites

Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in a related field

Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle

Certification in crisis intervention and first aid preferred

Experience working with individuals with addictions or mental illness

Ability to work in a community-based setting and knowledge of community resources

Bilingualism in official languages preferred

Application Deadline: February 3, 2025

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in making a difference in your community, apply by the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and provide accommodations for disabilities during the recruitment process.

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Title: Addiction and Mental Health Worker, HART Hub
Company: CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
Location: London, ON
Addiction and Mental Health Worker, HART Hubs   
Direct Service  (OPSEU)   
PartTime, Contract (End date: March 31, 2028)  
This posting is the result of a current vacancy   
London, Ontario (London Zone)

Application Deadline: February 3, 2025

The London HART Hub is a low barrier recoveryoriented space that aims to support individuals experiencing homelessness with mental health and addiction needs to improve their health and wellbeing. HART Hubs will support its clients through access to high quality evidence informed care that is respectful, traumainformed, culturally appropriate and compassionate in nature. It connects individuals with a continuum of care tailored to their needs by providing access to transitional supportive housing spaces where individuals can access safety, basic needs, health care and other mental health and addiction services under one location.

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 nonregulated, and $37.26 per hour for regulated)

For internal applicants, grid level placement will occur as per the Collective Agreement
 When you'll work 14 hours over a twoweek period; every other SaturdaySunday Day/Afternoon shifts
 What your benefits will be 9% in lieu of benefits
 Your pension plan  Immediately eligible for optional enrollment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

Provide a welcoming, safe, and trusting environment for vulnerable individuals through intake, screening, assessment and treatment planning, income and employment support and supportive housing.
 Support clients on their journey towards physical/mental health improvement, providing integrated care plans that encompass acute and primary care, mental health, addictions, income, transportation and safety.
 Ensure client's basic needs are being met (eg. provision of food, showers, hygiene and a place to rest).
 Provide referrals to other supports and resources to maintain overall wellness.
 Assist with the development of care plans, navigating local services, and engaging in proactive crisis intervention.
 Provide oneoneone and group counselling sessions with a strengthsbased wellness approach.
 Provide navigation assistance, connection to resources, and collaboration with established justice supports for those involved with the criminal justice system (prerelease support, probation or bail).
 Assist with transportation needs upon intake, including obtaining travel assistance such as bus passes or other forms of travel, leveraging existing funding support.
 Provide accessible options for communication for clients with varying needs and literacy levels (AODA, multiple languages, sign language, audio translation and referral to language classes).
 Ensure client record is updated as per organization standards, disciplinespecific guidelines and standards and PHIPA legislation, and handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and organization policy.
 Provide support for additional HUB sites as required.

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

We require the following qualifications:

Postsecondary education in a related field of study. (Primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process, i.e. an original degree/diploma/certificate or official transcript; for ongoing education, an unofficial transcript will be accepted)
 Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle with adequate insurance to carry out job duties/transport clients
 Ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

Current certification in NonViolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), ASIST Suicide Intervention, and/or Standard First Aid
 Experience working with individuals with addictions or problematic substance use; mild, moderate and serious mental illness; no fixed address
 Residential/community housing experience and familiarity with the Residential Tenancies Act.
 Experience in crisis intervention/management and crisis resolution.
 Experience working with individuals with an ABI or Developmental Disability.
 Experience working in a community based setting; knowledge of community resources.
 First Aid &amp; CPR, ASIST, and CPI certifications
 Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents 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  February 3, 2025:

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

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