Addiction & Mental Health Worker, HART Hub Oxford

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

1d•CA$27 - CA$37•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Addiction and Mental Health Worker within the Oxford Wellness Centre, supporting individuals experiencing substance withdrawal in a community setting. The worker will collaborate with HART Hub community partners to deliver coordinated, integrated, and holistic health and social services. Responsibilities include assisting clients with integrated care planning, system connection and navigation, and providing onsite support for basic needs, mental health, and addiction. This position is located at the Oxford Wellness Centre and will also support other HART Hub sites in Oxford County. The programs operate under the Terms & Conditions set by the Ministry of Health for Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub care providers.

Requirements

University degree or college diploma; in a related field, such as social work, social service work, psychology, or addiction (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
Valid G Drivers licence and access to a vehicle with at least $2 million in liability insurance to transport clients
Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

Nice To Haves

Current certification in First-Aid & CPR or willingness to complete within the first 3 months of employment
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and ASSIST Training
Experience working with individuals with addiction or problematic substance use
Experience working with individuals with no fixed address
Experience in crisis intervention/management and crisis resolution
Experience working with individuals with an ABI or Developmental Disability
Experience working in a community-based setting; preferably with an established network of service & support resources
Experience with, and detailed knowledge of, mild, moderate & serious mental illnesses, usually gained by several years of working with this population
Bilingual in both official languages, preferred; Une préférence sera accordée aux personnes possédant des compétences dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

Responsibilities

Provide intake, screening, assessment and treatment planning
Acquire and maintain a high level of current knowledge about substance use disorders and trends as well as treatment options
Support clients on their journey towards physical/mental health improvement
Ensure clients basic needs are met (e.g., provision of food, showers, hygiene and a place to rest)
Assist with the development of care plans, navigating local services, and engaging in proactive crisis intervention
Provide integrated care plans that encompass acute and primary care, mental health, addictions, income, transportation and safety
Manage indirect services and administrative duties
Provide coverage for other team members as directed
Provide Intake Services, as scheduled
Select, administer and interpret evidence-informed screening tools as a part of a standardized screening process to determine program eligibility and level of care required
Recognize and respond effectively to an individual/group/community in crisis
Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation
Adapt services to clients’ social and cultural needs, and provide accessible options for communication where clients have varying needs
Assess client’s transportation needs upon intake and provide bus passes and other forms of travel assistance, while leveraging existing funding supports
Demonstrate the knowledge and skill required to match clients with the most appropriate available services as determined through the screening, assessment, referral and treatment planning process
Manage and meet targets for a clinical caseload and maintain direct service requirements.
Participate in the facilitation of community treatment groups as needed and appropriate
Facilitate successful service navigation for clients through empowerment and/or advocacy
Participate and lead client centred case conferences
Demonstrate a knowledge of best practices and provide support in regards to addiction treatment, including a basic understanding of all types of addiction, the treatment continuum and the continuum of use
Provide services in person, on the phone or another means of communication about addiction and mental health services and supports
Provide education to clients and concerned others regarding a variety of coping techniques and strategies
Actively engage in learning opportunities, events, meetings, and team building activities scheduled by the organization for staff members
Act as a resource to other staff and community partners; seek out and listen to input from other staff and community partners
Provide support and encouragement to other staff as needed (e.g. assistance with challenging participants/clients, coverage for vacation, sick time, share responsibility for workloads)
Be supportive of, and an active participant in, the constant evolution and growth of the organization
Other duties as required