Canada Summer Job, Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Crisis Stabilization Space

Canada Summer Jobs Position - (OPSEU)

London, Ontario (London Zone)

Full-Time, Contract (end date in August 2025)
Application Deadline: April 23, 2025

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.

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

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

• What you'll be making - $17.20 per hour
  
• When you'll work - This position is 35 hours per week for approximately 8 weeks; within a rotating schedule that includes days, afternoons, evenings and weekends.
  
• 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 the completion of mental health assessments based on theory of crisis management including rapid response, risk assessment, de-escalation, stabilization, and referral to determine needs and level of risk
• Apply mental health assessments to determine client needs, level of risk, discuss and determine recommended services and supports
• Establish a therapeutic relationship to maximize the benefits of engagement between the staff person and the client
• Provide short-term follow-up support to bridge the gap from referral to engagement with a longer-term support service as needed
• Coordinate and facilitate, with client, linkages to recommended services and supports in the community
• Advocate as necessary in order to facilitate access to services and supports with the objective of remediating immediate crisis situation
• Provide information regarding resources found within both the broader addiction and mental health system and the community in general
• Engage Emergency Services when it is determined that additional intervention is required
• When appropriate, act as liaison with caregivers and/or support providers who are involved with the client to facilitate a coordinated approach to service provision
• Provide health teaching and information regarding a variety of coping techniques and strategies, e.g. grounding, breathing techniques, self-care, nutrition, sleep hygiene, techniques to enhance overall well-being, the completion of crisis plans
• Complete required documentation related to clients as per organizational standards
• Participate as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Seek out and listen to input from other staff
• Contribute to a positive team environment

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:

• 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
• Ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• First Aid / CPR
• Insurance adequate for transporting clients
• Knowledge of mental health and recovery
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of computerized documentation methods
• Applied Suicide Intervention Training
• Health and safety knowledge
• Ability to recognize and guide potential conflict situations
• 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 – April 23, 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 [email protected]

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