Program Support, RAAM Clinic
Program Support II - (OPSEU)

Full-Time, Contract (End Date: March 31, 2028)

This posting is the result of an upcoming vacancy

London, Ontario (London Zone)

Application Deadline: October 4, 2026

The Program Support – Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine Clinic (RAAM) will assist within the scope of defined duties an inter-disciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, counsellors, and other staff in the provision of substance use and addiction related services to clients.

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 $22.50 per hour (Level 1 – Program Support II)

Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($29.08 per hour); for internal applicants, grid level placement will occur as per the Collective Agreement

When you'll work -70 hours biweekly; Monday – Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

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 advantages

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

Adhere to the core values and policies of the organization

Protect and promote the welfare, dignity, and individual rights of our clients at all times

Participate in the bio-psycho-social approach to patient care providing support using Motivational

Interviewing

Employ safe work practices at all times

Maintain a professional manner at all times in the performance of duties

Administrative Duties

Greet and direct clients to appropriate resources and / or services

Provide reception both in person and via phone as required

Handle correspondence, including: email, fax and mail as required

Assist with client referrals

Update, maintain and ensure accuracy of client information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Assist with analyzing data and relevant information to: compose reports, compile statistics,



and prepare correspondence and agendas

Monitor inventory of medical supplies and materials and order as required

Other duties as assigned

Client Support Duties

Provide basic health and personal care for clients as required

Monitor clients receiving substitution therapies

Participate in the implementation of care/treatment plans as directed

Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse as directed

Collect specimens for testing, e.g. urine drug testing

Train clients in the administration of Naloxone

Maintain inventory of supplies including cleaning and sterilization of equipment

Follow universal precautions while performing all duties

Follow security procedures at the beginning and end of clinics

Perform other procedures as directed by members of the team

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:

Graduate of a post-secondary administrative program or human services program or equivalent (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

We prefer the following qualifications:





Current Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle with adequate insurance to carry out job duties

Training to administer Naloxone preferred

Current First Aid and CPR certification

CPI training

Medical office administration experience preferred

Capacity and comfort level dealing with street-involved individuals who may exhibit behaviours consistent with their distress, intoxication or other circumstances

Experience working with individuals with mental health/addiction needs

Experience with EMRs required including knowledge of medical terminology

Experience in crisis resolution

Previous experience in handling confidential or sensitive information

Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines governing health care provision

Working knowledge of chemical dependency, substance use and withdrawal

Working knowledge of the bio-psychosocial model of care and best practices for co-occurring disorders

Working knowledge of community resources

Knowledge of Harm Reduction principles

Knowledge of WHMIS, fire, health, and safety procedures

Bilingual in both official languages, preferred;Une préférence sera accordée aux personnes possédant des compétences 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.

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 [email protected]

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

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📌 Program Support, RAAM Clinic (Ontario)
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