Addiction and Mental Health Worker, My Sisters' PlaceDirect Service - (OPSEU) Relief, CasualThis posting is the result of an expansion of a relief pool London, Ontario (London Zone) - Application Deadline: October 4, 2026 -We believe that everyone has the right to access low barrier supports that will foster growth and allow them to live with dignity, and independence in our community.The My Sisters' Place drop-in program fosters a vibrant community of women who are experiencing, or at risk of homelessness, promoting a welcoming and non-judgmental culture and providing a reprieve from the stigma women so often feel in other community settings. Our team supports women with anything they might need - from a hot meal to tampons, from access to showers and laundry facilities to harm reduction kits and from on-site mental health and addictions groups to connections with broader community supports.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 regulationSuccessful 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 AgreementPremiums of $2.00 per hour will be applied for eligible Evening/Night (8:00pm – 7:00am) and Weekend Shifts.When you'll work - Relief shifts consist of days, afternoons, evenings, and weekend shifts up to 44 hours per week depending on coverage needs.Your pension plan – Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)HOW YOU WILLBE MAKINGA DIFFERENCE:Support Services:Provide a welcoming, safe, and trusting environmentEngage with women who experience barriers to access and develop relationships of trustProvide triage, initial screening and assessment, information and referralsProvide mental health, trauma, addictions and harm reduction supportsProvide safety planning to reduce risk and harmProvide crisis intervention,



conflict resolution and negotiation skills as necessaryAssist women to link and liaise with all programs and resources within MSPEmploy a community development and strengths-based approachFoster growth of capacities and community leadership amongst the womenConnect and liaise with appropriate community partners and resourcesProtect and promote the welfare, dignity, and individual rights of women at all timesProvide basic needs, as required, following My Sisters' Place proceduresEnsure accurate and timely documentation and statistical gathering as requiredHousing Support Services:Support clients to secure housing of their choiceChampion each client's individual capacity for independent community livingAdvocate, refer and connect clients with appropriate housing services, supports, and resources (formal and informal) based on their needsSupport landlords as necessary in conjunction with the participant, provision of landlord mediation where appropriateMotivate and support client to work towards achievement of their needs/goalsAssist clients to successfully remain in their housing, providing prevention and diversion strategies to avoid homelessnessCommunity Relations:Develop and maintain positive linkages and clear, timely communications between the women, all organization programs and staff, and with the broader communityLiaise with partner agencies to develop continuous improvement in quality of service to womenParticipate as part of a dynamic team of support and advocacy providersEngage with donors, supporters and the public in a professional mannerWHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:Police Vulnerable Sector Check RequirementsSuccessful 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 2-4 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.We require the following qualifications:My Sisters' Place is a supportive environment for women and gender-diverse individuals who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness. The program supports a vibrant community of women and gender-diverse individuals,



including many who may have experienced gender-based violence. My Sisters' Place is an workplace solely for women and gender-diverse communities and therefore, it is a bona fide occupational requirement that the successful candidate identify as a woman, two-spirited, non-binary, transgender, or otherwise gender-diverseCollege Diploma or University Degree in Social Services, or a related field (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 regularlyWe prefer the following qualifications:First Aid & CPRNon-violent Crisis Intervention and Prevention (CPI)Applied Suicide Interventions Skills and Training (ASIST)Minimum 1 year' experience in the Mental Health and Addictions fieldDemonstrated ability to work with women who live with multiple challenges related to marginalization, mental illness, substance use, complex health challenges, street-level sex work, poverty, homelessness, woman abuse and traumaExperience using harm reduction, feminist, relational/cultural and recovery theoriesKnowledge of, and excellent relationships with community resources and community partnersAbility to attend work regularlyBilingual in both official languages, preferred; Une préférence sera accordée aux personnes possédant des compétences dans les deux langues officielles du CanadaINTERNAL APPLICANTS:To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.Ca or @slwar.Ca email address.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. [email protected] Notifications:For legal purposes our full business name is: Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health ServicesArtificial Intelligence is not currently employed in our recruitment processes

📌 Addiction And Mental Health Worker, My Sisters' Place (London)
🏢 CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
📍 London