Addiction & Mental Health Worker, Housing - Exeter

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services•South Huron, ON

1d•CA$27 - CA$37•Onsite

About The Position

The Addiction and Mental Health Worker will perform duties and responsibilities consistent with providing a psychosocial environment to assist with the rehabilitation and community integration of clients. The AMHW will support clients who experience persistent and chronic homelessness with a focus on supporting them to achieve housing stability. Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a 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.

Requirements

Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements
Degree or Diploma in the social science field (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
Valid Driver's Licence and access to a vehicle with at least $2 million in liability insurance to transport clients
Ability to attend work regularly

Nice To Haves

Current First Aid and CPR certification
ASIST certificate
Previous Peer Support experience, including paid, volunteer, and/or placement positions
Minimum of one year of work experience in the mental health and addictions field
Experience working with homeless/marginalized populations
Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Knowledge of psychiatric medications
Knowledge of community resources
Knowledge of electronic documentation methods
Health and safety knowledge
Crisis intervention and prevention
Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

Responsibilities

Ensure Electronic record and paper file is complete and up-to-date
Ensure client’s needs are being met and that each is supported to maintain housing
Provide updates at Team Meetings
Provide support based on presenting need of the client
Use assessments to base goals based on their strengths, abilities, needs and preferences
Motivate and support clients to work towards achievement of their needs and/or goals
Assist and coach clients in the learning and management/achievement of life skills including activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, chores, budgeting, socialization, etc. alongside them in their apartment
Advocate, refer and connect clients with appropriate services, supports, and resources (formal and informal) based on their needs
Support clients with physical and mental health concerns, and liaise with clinical staff
Coordinate recreational community outings and activities to enhance clients’ quality of life and further connect clients to their community
Champion each client’s individual capacity for independent community living
Provide health teaching about mental illness and symptom management
Assist clients to successfully remain in the apartment, providing prevention and diversion strategies to avoid homelessness
Crisis prevention and intervention; reducing the utilization of EMS, ER visits, days in hospital, days incarcerated
Manage interpersonal and day to day interactions in each house
Assess clients’ strengths, abilities, needs and preferences as well as social and environmental factors impacting the client, and any vulnerability and risk factors
Ensure ongoing assessment are completed and reviewed according to policy
Include and encourage clients’ natural supports (e.g. Family, significant friends) in goal planning, clarifying the roles each plays towards each client’s rehabilitation
Regularly solicit feedback from the client and relevant community supports regarding the client’s mental health and progress towards his/her goals
Maintain open communication with client’s professional and natural supports in regards to client’s rehabilitation
Make decisions both independently and collaboratively
Complete required documentation related to clients as per CMHA - TVAMHS standards
Complete other required documentation (e.g. monthly time sheets, vacations requests, education requests, travel claims, expense claims) within the required time frames
Provide input into decisions with team concerning operations of the program, policies of CMHA - TVAMHS and accreditation standards
Professionally liaise with community workers and agencies regarding the housing program
Ensure effective communication with Director, Managers, staff team, and external treatment teams concerning each client’s progress
Identify, promote resolution, and management of all emergency situations concerning clients, staff, and property
Knowledge of issues pertaining to confidentiality, such as the shared Common Client Record (CCR) and consent to release personal information process to ensure client’s confidentiality is maintained at all times