Addiction & Mental Health Worker, Transitional RTF (Perm)

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

3d • CA$27 - CA$37 • Onsite

About The Position

When individuals in our community experience a serious mental health or addictions concern, they deserve a response that is person-centred and supportive, while focusing on personal dignity and wellbeing. As a member of our Transitional Residential Treatment Facility team, you'll help clients build life skills, manage their challenges and grow their personal strengths with the ultimate goal of successfully transitioning to greater wellness and independence. Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!

Requirements

• College diploma or university degree in the social science field (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
• G driver’s licence
• Access to a vehicle for personal transportation
• Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in the addiction and/or mental health field
• Experience working in a residential supportive housing environment
• Knowledge of safe food handling procedures
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
• Crisis intervention and prevention skills and experience
• Bilingual in both official languages, preferred; Une préférence sera accordée aux personnes possédant des compétences dans les deux languages officielles du Canada

Responsibilities

• Ensure participant’s Electronic record and paper file is complete and up-to-date
• Ensure goals are being worked toward and program expectations are being met
• Provide participant updates at Team Meetings
• Create Team Approaches and/or Contract of Residency
• Follow through with primary responsibilities when a client’s Primary Worker is unavailable
• Build on client’s strengths, abilities and resources
• Assess social and environmental factors impacting the client
• Assist clients to develop and coordinate an Individual Rehabilitation Plan (IRP) based on their strengths, abilities, needs and preferences
• Review and revise IRP with client every four-six weeks, or more frequently if deemed necessary
• Motivate and support the client to work towards achievement of their IRP goals
• Include and encourage clients’ natural supports (e.g. family, significant friends) in the IRP, clarifying the roles each plays towards clients’ rehabilitation
• Regularly solicit feedback from the client and relevant community supports regarding participant’s mental health or addiction and progress towards his/her goals
• Completion of frequent Mental Health Status Exams within the first week of the client’s admission, and subsequently at a minimum interval of once per month
• Create or update client Crisis Plans
• Medication monitoring and education
• Support clients with medication routine
• Completion of Medication Reconciliation procedure
• Ongoing liaison with Nursing Staff Team to ensure a firm understanding of the clinical aspects of the program
• Advocate for and support clients in accessing community resources
• Champion each client’s capacity for independent community living

Benefits

• Starting rate for this role is $27.14 per hour (Level 1 – Direct Service), with a wage differential, based on regulation ($30.01 per hour for Level 1 – Direct Service, Regulated)
• Grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($34.41 per hour for non-regulated, and $37.26 per hour for regulated)
• Premiums of $2.00 per hour will be applied for eligible Evening/Night (8:00pm – 7:00am) and Weekend Shifts.
• Immediately enrolled in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• After a 90-day waiting period, will be enrolled in extended healthcare benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree