CSJ, Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Community Wellness

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services•London, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position performs duties and responsibilities utilizing psychosocial rehabilitation principles and practices to maximize the recovery of individuals accessing services. Through a varied program of structured and unstructured activities, groups, educational opportunities as well as one to one approach, at times within a Hub model setting, this role helps individuals access the skills, support, and encouragement often required to find a sense of stability, wellness, and meaningful community engagement. This role will provide safe, welcoming spaces for rapid engagement, access to information, and from which to explore outward into the community at large. The Community Wellness Programs and Social Rehabilitation Canada Summer Jobs role offers community inclusion, service engagement, and wellness promotion through group facilitation and individualized support. This role will collaborate with the Community Wellness and Social Rehabilitation teams in both London and Elgin County.

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 legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Post-secondary education completed or in progress within social services, mental health and/or addictions
Valid Driver’s License and Access to a vehicle
Ability to attend work regularly
Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)

Nice To Haves

Insurance adequate for transporting clients
First Aid/CPR
Applied Suicide Intervention Training
Experience working with individuals living with mental health illness and/or addictions
Knowledge of mental health and recovery
Knowledge of recovery and wellness principles, trauma-informed practices, social inclusion, and diversity
Effective group facilitation skills
Knowledge of community resources
Knowledge of computerized documentation methods
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and database applications
Maintaining own personal sense of wellness
Health and safety knowledge
Ability to recognize and guide potential conflict situations
Bilingual in both official languages, preferred

Responsibilities

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 Elgin area 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
Compile and submit relevant statistical information as per CMHA TVAMHS guidelines