Canada Summer Job, Addiction and Mental Health Worker, 
 Long Stay Residential Treatment Facility 

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:

• Support and assist clients to perform personal care activities – including but not limited to dressing, changing briefs, elimination, toileting and bathing.
• Prepare and serve daily meals
• Work with clients and help motivate/support them to work towards the achievement of their goals
• Assist clients with community integration through supported outings 
• Champion each client’s capacity for independent community living
• Plan, organize, and support client in meaningful activity in a community setting
• Facilitate and implement resident meetings
• Crisis intervention and prevention
• Assist and coach clients in the learning and management/achievement of activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, daily chores, budgeting, socialization, etc.
• Advocate for and support clients in accessing community resources
• Complete accurate and timely documentation
• Medication monitoring, administration and support 
• Ensure effective communication with Director, Managers, staff team, and external treatment teams concerning client’s progress
• Identify, promote resolution, and management of all emergency situations concerning residents, staff, and property
• Make decisions both independently and collaboratively
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks for a safe and comfortable environment for the clients

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.)
• Completion of or current enrollment in post-secondary education in a health or social service field of study; education/enrollment in an educational program to become a Personal Support Worker, Development Service Worker or Registered Practical Nurse and/or experience in providing personal care is strongly preferred
• Interest in working with those with mental health and addictions concerns
• Ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Knowledge of addiction/mental health and recovery
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of computerized documentation methods
• Experience in personal care and support
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills
• Safe Food Handling Certification
• Experience working in a residence setting 
• 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]