CSJ, Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Transitional Case Mgmt Walk-In Services

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

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is a federal program committed to helping 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 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Addiction & Mental Health Worker, Transitional Case Management Walk-In Services will assist in functions of the department so as to facilitate smooth delivery of walk-in services to clients seeking assistance with system navigation and immediate needs. Consider making a difference in your community by joining our team!

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.
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 for personal transportation
Ability to attend work regularly
Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)

Nice To Haves

First Aid/CPR
Knowledge of Mental Health & Addiction
Knowledge of community resources
Knowledge of computerized documentation methods
Health and safety knowledge including Harm Reduction
Crisis intervention and prevention skills
Applied Suicide Interventions Skills and Training
Ability to prioritize competing demands
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to take initiative and work with limited supervision
Strong written and oral communication skills
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

Responsibilities

Assist with short term crisis management by providing an urgent/emergent response to individuals in need of case management support
Engage with clients on a short-term basis to support their immediate needs
Identify risk factors related to client and staff safety as well as relapse
Assess barriers to successful community living (e.g. treatment options, transportation, finances, etc.)
Design rehab plans based on client needs, goals and preferences
Assist the client to navigate systems and connect to appropriate resources
Assist the client to explore options and consequences of different choices
Build on the client’s personal strengths, abilities and resources
Help clients work towards their vision of a positive personal future
Provide needed information and education about mental illness, coping skills, services
Have knowledge about community resources relevant to clients, including other mental health services, entitlement and benefit programs, (e.g. ODSP, Ontario Works, London Housing, etc.)
Assist the client to obtain needed resources by educating and supporting the client to access resources, linking the client to appropriate services, advocating with or for the client when needed
Complete required documentation related to client as per CMHA organization standards, discipline-specific guidelines and standards and PHIPA legislation