Job Description

Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Supportive Shared Housing
Direct Service (OPSEU)
Full-Time, Permanent (Benefitted)
St. Thomas, Ontario (Elgin Zone)
This posting is the result of an existing vacancy
- Application Deadline: April 8, 2026 - The Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Supportive Shared Housing, aims to contribute to an integrated mental health system by providing community-based mental health services and to optimize mental well-being through education, advocacy, research, and support services. We envision a supportive community where people achieve, manage, and celebrate mental well-being.
This role provides comprehensive, flexible community support services to ensure that opportunities/supports for individuals to experience a variety of life situations, which further develop levels of independence are offered and promote the achievement of client self-prescribed goals, both on and off program site.
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 biweekly; Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
• Your pension plan – Immediate enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• What your benefits will be – After a 90-day waiting period, will be eligible for extended healthcare benefits.

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

• Tenancy support, including home/unit selection and signing of lease agreement, income verification, orientation to home and community agency, move-in assistance, rent collection
• Life skills coaching, including budgeting, food preparation, use of transportation, housekeeping skills, etc.
• Social support, including communication skills, recreational community outings, connections to the community
• Health and wellness support, including medication education, symptom management, referrals to specialized health services, support with physical health concerns, education of personal hygiene
• Eviction support, including landlord liaison, support obtaining legal assistance, navigation of Landlord Tenant Board processes
• Assess individuals’ strengths, abilities, needs and preferences to assist individual with wellness plans and goals
• Assess social and environmental risk factors, and include social and natural supports

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 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

We require the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in a relevant field of study, e.g. social services ( Primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process, i.e. original degree/diploma/certificate or official transcript)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Access to a vehicle and insurance adequate for transporting clients
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in the addiction and mental health field
• First Aid / CPR
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
• Experience working in a residence setting
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of computerized documentation methods
• Crisis intervention and prevention training
• Applied Suicide Interventions Skills and Training
• Safe Food Handling
• Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

Get your application in by – April 8, 2026
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

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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