Job Description

Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Housing Always, Addiction Supportive Housing (ASH) and Supportive Living Apartments (SLA)
Direct Service - (OPSEU)
Full-Time, Contract (End Date: March 31, 2027)

This posting is the result of a current vacancy.
London, Ontario (London Zone)
- Application Deadline: June 1, 2026 -

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.

As a member of the Supportive Housing Team, you will be supporting individuals who may experience addictions and/or mental health concerns and have struggled with housing stability. By providing affordable, independent apartments with supports on-site, your team will be at the ready to provide early support and intervention, when clients need it most. This approach ultimately prevents concerns from escalating to a point that would have resulted in eviction in a non-supportive or market rent housing situation, accomplishing our goal of keeping our clients housed. We also work towards building a sense of community by offering groups and light-touch support within the buildings for any tenants who may benefit from low-barrier addictions and/or mental health support including but not limited to system navigation, crisis intervention and supportive listening

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):
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Premiums of $2.00 per hour will be applied for eligible Evening/Night (8:00pm – 7:00am) and Weekend Shifts.
• When you'll work - 70 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday, 9:30am-5:00pm
• Your pension plan –Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• What your benefits will be – 9% in lieu of benefits

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

Housing Stability:

• Provide support based on presenting need of the client
• Motivate and support clients to work towards achievement of their needs and/or goals
• Assist and coach clients in the learning and management/achievement of activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, chores, budgeting, socialization, etc. alongside them in their apartment
• Advocate, refer and connect clients with appropriate services, supports, and resources (formal and informal) based on their needs
• Support clients with physical and mental health concerns, and liaise with clinical staff
• Coordinate recreational community outings and activities to enhance clients’ quality of life and further connect clients to their community
• Champion each client’s individual capacity for independent community living
• Provide health teaching about mental illness and symptom management

Assessment and Goal Planning:

• Assess clients’ strengths, abilities, needs and preferences as well as social and environmental factors impacting the client, and any vulnerability and risk factors
• Ensure ongoing assessment are completed and reviewed according to policy
• Include and encourage clients’ natural supports (e.g. Family, significant friends) in goal planning, clarifying the roles each plays towards each client’s rehabilitation

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

We require the following qualifications:

• Completed post-secondary education in a relevant field of study (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)
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly
• G level Driver’s licence
• Access to a personal vehicle and minimum $2 million liability insurance to transport clients

We prefer the following qualifications:

• First Aid & CPR certification
• Training in crisis intervention and crisis resolution, including ASIST training program
• Previous experience working in the mental health and addictions field
• Experience working with individuals with housing instability
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
• Knowledge of community resources
• Bilingual in both official languages, preferred ; Une préférence sera accordée aux personnes possédant des compétences dans les deux languages 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 – June 1, 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

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