Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Youth Housing

Direct Service - (OPSEU)
Full-Time, Contract (End Date: March 31, 2027)

This posting is the result of an upcoming vacancy.
London, Ontario (London Zone)
Application Deadline: October 27, 2026

When individuals in our community experience a serious mental health or addiction concern, they deserve a response that is person-centred and supportive, while focusing on personal dignity and wellbeing.

The Addiction & Mental Health Worker will support clients within the Youth Housing programs with rehabilitation and community integration in a psychosocial environment.

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
- 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; rotating days, afternoons, evenings and weekends
- 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 perks

HOW YOU WILLBE MAKINGA DIFFERENCE:

Primary Responsibilities:





- Assist clients to develop and coordinate Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRPs) and motivate/support them to work toward achievement of their goals
- Be primary worker for two to three clients (ensure clients' paperwork is complete, goals are being worked toward and ensure follow up with team)
- Champion each client's capacity for independent community living
- Assist clients to find and maintain suitable housing
- Facilitate and implement resident meetings, small groups and activities
- Professionally liaise with community workers and agencies regarding Shared Living programs, referrals, intakes, and waitlists
- Provide health teaching about mental illness and symptom management
- Crisis intervention and prevention
- Admission and discharge of clients
- Maintenance of the facility such as repairs, common areas, grounds, resident rooms etc.
- Assist and coach clients in the learning and management/achievement of activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, daily chores, budgeting, socialization
- Assist and teach meal planning, purchasing, preparation and other food related activities
- Advocate for and support clients in accessing community resources
- Medication monitoring, management, and education
- Make decisions with team concerning operations of the program and policies of the organization




- Documentation related to clients and financial documentation including the Common Client Record (CCR) each shift
- Ensure effective communication with Director, Manager, staff team, and external treatment teams concerning client's progress
- Assist with orientation and job shadowing of new staff and relief
- Identify, promote resolution, and management of all emergency situations concerning clients, staff, and property
- Collect and document receipt and spending of grocery money
- Maintain a safe living environment for clients (follow the fire plan, conduct regular resident room checks, etc.)

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 2-4 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

We require the following qualifications:

- Degree/Diploma in the Social Science field or related discipline (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
- Valid Driver's Licence: Minimum G class required
- Access to vehicle required for personal transportation
- Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
- Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

- First Aid & CPR, ASIST trai

📌 Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Youth Housing (London)
🏢 CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
📍 London