Mental Health Technician

Job Description

Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Nicole's Choice Full-time, Contract (Ending: January 3, 2025) & Full-Time-Contract (Ending: April 8, 2024) London, Ontario - Application Deadline: January 11, 2024 - 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 Nicole's Choice program embodies this ideal by providing stable, independent housing, with regular supports, for a vibrant community of women experiencing or at risk of homelessness while struggling with mental health or addictions concerns. As a member of this team, you’ll work with residents to build life skills and grow their personal strengths while promoting a welcoming, non-judgemental and harm-reduction focused environment, ultimately leading to greater wellness and independence. Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team! 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 3 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC. WHAT WE'RE OFFERING: What you'll be making - $22.33 to $25.71 per hour (Practicing Professional Grid): The above are initial rates; with grid increases as per policy Internal staff members will be placed on the appropriate grid based on their current rate of pay, up to Level 8 of the grid (see Intranet Policy - bit.ly/CompensationPolicyPg16) When you'll work - 70 hours over a two-week period; shifts are currently rotating days, afternoons and weekends Your pension plan - Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) What your benefits will be - After a 90-day waiting period will be eligible for a 20% Prescription Drug Benefit PSLRTA Notice - This posting characterizes this position as currently non-union. However, please be aware that the organization on September 29, 2022, a vote was held as a result of an application by the Organization under the Public Sector Labour Relations Transition Act. The result was that employees voted to award OPSEU bargaining rights for all employees. Until such time as a new collective agreement is finalized, current terms and conditions of employment and existing, applicable collective agreements, if any, will remain in force and effect. HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Work with clients and help motivate/support them to work towards achievement of their goals Champion each client’s capacity for independent community living Assist clients to maintain suitable housing Facilitate and implement resident meetings Provide health teaching about addiction, mental illness and symptom management Crisis intervention and prevention Assist and coach clients in the learning and management/achievement of activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, daily chores, budgeting, socialization etc. Advocate for and support clients in accessing community resources Documentation related to clients Ensure effective communication with Director, Managers, staff team, and external treatment teams concerning each participant’s progress Identify, promote resolution, and management of all emergency situations concerning participants, staff, and property Make decisions both independently and collaboratively WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY: 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 3 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC. We require the following qualifications: University/college degree or diploma in social science, or a related field (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript) Experience working in the addiction and mental health field Current Driver’s License and access to a vehicle Ability to attend work regularly We prefer the following qualifications: Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Experience working residence setting Health and safety knowledge; knowledge of safe food handling procedures Crisis intervention and prevention Applied Suicide Interventions Skills and Training (ASIST) First Aid & CPR Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada 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 – January 11, 2024: 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 Human.Resources@cmhatv.ca Hi2xcjfNIu