Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Community Homes for Opportunity
Direct Service - (OPSEU)
Full-Time, Contract (March 31, 2028)
St. Thomas, Ontario
(Elgin, London, Middlesex, South Huron, Oxford, Chatham CHO Zones)
- Application Deadline: December 23, 2025 -
Every person in our community has the right to safe, affordable, quality housing
and to live with dignity and as much independence and choice as possible.
Our Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO) program lives this ideal by providing
mental health and addictions supports to CHO Homes and encouraging residents to
become active members of their community. As a member of the CHO Team, you’ll
work with residents as well as independent CHO Home staff to enhance the quality
of life for each individual resident and to empower the ability to gain life
skills, grow their personal strengths and gain choices for their wellbeing.
Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
completed within the last six months. In order to avoid delays in beginning a
position, interested applicants who are in need of a PVSC are encouraged to
apply for one as soon as possible.
Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by
joining our team!
WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:
- What you'll be making - 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):
- Successful candidates who are registered with one of the designated
professional colleges (e.g. OCSWSSW, CNO, COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO) will
receive the wage differential for regulation
- Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression
based on seniority up to Level 8 ($34.41 per hour for non-regulated, and
$37.26 per hour for regulated)
- For internal applicants, grid level placement will occur as per the
Collective Agreement
- When you'll work - 70 hours over a two-week period; Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm
or Compressed Work Week
- What your benefits will be - 9% in lieu of benefits
- Your pension plan – Immediately eligible for optional enrollment in the
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:
- Assess clients’ strengths, needs, abilities and preferences
- Assist client to identify their personal goals and preferences during
wellness planning sessions in collaboration with the CHO team and appropriate
supports, while working in partnership with client in all aspects of planning
- Include and encourage clients’ natural supports (e.g. family, significant
friends), clarifying the roles each plays towards individuals’ rehabilitation
- Assist client to explore resources, options and consequences of different
choices
- Champion client’s individual capacity for independent community living
- Assist and coach clients in the learning and management/achievement of
activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, chores, budgeting,
socialization, etc.
- Provide health teaching about mental illness and symptom management in
collaboration with community partners
- Coordinate recreational community outings and activities to enhance quality
of life and further connect individuals to their community
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:
Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
completed within the last six months. In order to avoid delays in beginning a
position, interested applicants who are in need of a PVSC are encouraged to
apply for one as soon as possible.
We require the following qualifications:
- Post secondary degree or diploma (primary proof of credentials will be
required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official
transcript)
- Minimum two years of mental health and addiction experience
- Valid Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle with adequate insurance to
occasionally transport clients
- Current, clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
- Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly
We prefer the following qualifications:
- A bachelor-level degree, preferably in the area of social work, psychology,
or nursing;
- Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and
Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), the College of Psychologists of Ontario
(CPO), or the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO);
- Demonstrated problem solving skills, initiative and team focus, and
leadership skills;
- Effective communication and time management skills;
- Knowledge of serious mental illness as well as best practices, psychosocial
rehabilitation, psychiatric medications, community resources, electronic
documentation methods, and health and safety;
- Experience working with individuals with mental health issues, addictions, or
problematic substance use;
- Training and/or experience in trauma-informed care;
- Residential/community housing experience and familiarity with the Residential
Tenancies Act;
- Current certifications in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), Standard
CPR / First Aid, and/or ASIST
- Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux
candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Standing and walking for extended periods of time;
- Able to climb stairs, as the homes supported are not fully accessible.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff
members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.
Get your application in by – December 23, 2025:
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
Legal Notifications:
- For legal purposes our full business name is: Canadian Mental Health
Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
- Artificial Intelligence is not currently employed in our recruitment
processes
