Canada Summer Job,
Community Addiction and Mental Health Worker,
Community Wellness

Canada Summer Jobs Position - (OPSEU)

- 2 positions available -
St. Thomas; Elgin County Catchment Area (Elgin Zone)
AND
London, Ontario (London Zone)

Full-Time, Contract (both positions have an 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 - Both positions are 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:

• Using wellness approaches to recovery, develop and implement both group and individual programs that address the Social Determinants of Health to promote optimal health and well-being
• Facilitate programming that encourages the development of self-determination and the empowerment of the individuals
• Engage and develop relationships of trust with all community members
• Maintain healthy boundaries within the supportive, collaborative working relationship
• Facilitate social/support/life skills groups based on recovery and wellness principles for individuals in community
• Provide active, supportive listening and assistance with wellness planning
• Support the ongoing development and implementation of CMHA TVAMHS's recovery college called, Thrive Institute, which may include participating in co-production activities, group facilitation, and other strategic planning initiatives
• Travel to various CWP and Social Rehabilitation sites throughout London and surrounding regions to support group facilitation, program development, team engagement, etc.
• Maintain daily activity records and compiles statistical and narrative reports on a timely basis as relevant
• Prepare program reports, expense reports, etc. as required
• Develop promotional materials for programs, special events, etc.
• Scheduling appropriate spaces required for activities as required
• Prepare meeting minutes 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:

• 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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