Canada Summer Job, Long Stay Residence

Canada Summer Jobs, Addiction and Mental Health Worker,
Long Stay Residential Treatment Facility
Full-Time, Contract (up to 8 weeks)
London, Ontario

• Application Deadline: May 2, 2023

Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is a federal program committed to help 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.
Consider making a difference in your community by joining our team!
WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

• When you'll work - This position is 35 hours per week for approximately 8 weeks; within a rotating schedule that includes days, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Your pension plan - Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• What you'll be making - $15.50 per hour

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

• Work with clients and help motivate/support them to work towards the achievement of their goals
• Support and assist clients to perform personal care activities – including but not limited to dressing, changing briefs, elimination, toileting and bathing.
• Crisis intervention and prevention
• Advocate for and support clients in accessing community resources
• Medication monitoring and support
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks for a safe and comfortable environment for the clients
• Identify, promote resolution, and management of all emergency situations concerning residents, staff, and property
• Complete accurate and timely documentation
• Ensure effective communication with Director, Managers, staff team, and external treatment teams concerning client’s progress
• Assist and coach clients in the learning and management/achievement of activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, daily chores, budgeting, socialization, etc.
• Make decisions both independently and collaboratively
• Assist clients with community integration through supported outings
• Plan, organize, and support client in meaningful activity in a community setting
• Prepare and serve daily meals
• Facilitate and implement resident meetings
• Champion each client’s capacity for independent community living

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:
Vaccination Requirements
CMHA Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services requires that all staff members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with the rare exemption of those individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to approved exemptions (medical reasons or religious grounds as recognized in the Ontario Human Rights Code). Proof of full vaccination or approval of exemption will be required; further details will be provided to those candidates moving forward in the recruitment process.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements
Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.
We require the following qualifications:

• Canada Summer Jobs requirements:
• Interest in working with those with mental health and addictions concerns
• Will be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• (Note: International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.)
• Completion of or current enrollment in post-secondary education in a health or social service field of study; education/enrollment in an educational program to become a Personal Support Worker, Development Service Worker or Registered Practical Nurse and/or experience in providing personal care is strongly preferred
• Ability to attend work regularly
• 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.
• Am 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

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Knowledge of computerized documentation methods
• Ability to recognize and guide potential conflict situations
• Knowledge of addiction/mental health and recovery
• Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada
• Safe Food Handling Certification
• Experience working in a residence setting
• Knowledge of community resources
• Experience in personal care and support
• Health and safety knowledge
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills

Get your application in by – May 2, 2023:
Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team.
We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact
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