CSJ, Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Independent Housing
St. Thomas, ON, Canada
Full Time
Entry Level
Canada Summer Jobs, Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Independent Housing
Canada Summer Jobs Position - (OPSEU)
St. Thomas, Ontario (Elgin Zone)
Full-Time, Contract (8 weeks, to end by Aug 30, 2026)
This posting is the result of an existing vacancy.
Application Deadline: May 8, 2026
Canada Summer Jobs Position - (OPSEU)
St. Thomas, Ontario (Elgin Zone)
Full-Time, Contract (8 weeks, to end by Aug 30, 2026)
This posting is the result of an existing vacancy.
Application Deadline: May 8, 2026
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 CSJ Addiction and Mental Health Worker will perform duties and responsibilities consistent with providing a psychosocial environment to assist with the engagement and community integration/connection of individuals accessing Independent Housing Services.
Consider making a difference in your community by joining our team!
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 8:30am to 4:30pm. Schedule will be predominately Monday to Friday, but some after-hours, weekend or public holiday shifts may be required
- Your pension plan - Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:
- Advocate, refer and connect individuals with appropriate services, supports, and resources (formal and informal) based on their needs.
- Support clients when attending various appointments to feel heard, to build and access coping tools to engage in these settings, and to help clients process information being shared around wellness and how to integrate into daily living routines
- Provide health teaching to both staff and individuals accessing services
- Assist and coach individuals in the learning and achievement of activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, daily chores, cooking and nutrition, budgeting, interpersonal skills, etc.
- Plan and implement seasonal engagement projects across properties where clients reside within Supportive Independent Housing Programs (gardening, client BBQ’s etc.)
- Champion each individual’s capacity for independent community living
- Computerized documentation maintaining client records
- Ensure effective communication with Manager, staff team, and external treatment teams concerning individual’s progress
- Crisis intervention and prevention; identify crisis/safety concerns, promote resolution alongside colleagues, and safety planning/management of
allemergency situations concerning clients, staff, and property
- 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.
- 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 services, mental health and/or addictions
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- Access to a vehicle for personal transportation
- Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
- Demonstrated 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 Skills Training
- Health and safety knowledge
- 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
Get your application in by –May 8, 2026:
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]
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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