Canada Summer Job, Exeter Site
Canada Summer Job, Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Exeter
Canada Summer Jobs Position - (OPSEU)
Exeter, Ontario (South Huron 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. Must be available to work shifts between the hours of 8:30am and 5:30pm. 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:
- Coordinate social recreational activities as directed by staff
- Coach, support and encourage participation by persons with serious mental illness in social and recreational activities and the maintenance of the Exeter Site facility
- Work with and supervise individuals in the preparation of meals at the Exeter Site facility
- Assist and supervise with daily living skills as needed in the houses
- Support individuals with vocational experiences at Exeter Site
- Identify, assess, respond to and as necessary, report to identified supervisory staff, any emergency situations concerning person(s) or property as per Exeter Site procedures
- Complete all assigned documentation
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. 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:
- 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
- First Aid / CPR
- Valid Driver’s License and Access to a vehicle
- Insurance adequate for transporting clients
- Ability to attend work regularly
We prefer the following qualifications:
- Knowledge of addictions/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 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]