Canada Summer Jobs, Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Queens Ave First Contact

Salary :

$36,608 monthly

Company : Cmha Thames Valley Addiction And Mental Health Services

Job Type : Internship

London, On

Job Description - Canada Summer Jobs, Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Queens Ave First Contact

Canada Summer Jobs, Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Queens Ave First Contact
Canada Summer Jobs Position - (OPSEU)
London, Ontario (London Zone)
Full-Time, Contract (8 weeks, to end by Aug 30, 2026)
This posting is the result of an existing vacancy.
Application Deadline: May 8, 2026

Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is a federal program committed to help young people gain employment information, skills and experience. This program aims to support young people, particularly those from communities facing barriers to employment, as they transition into the labour market.

The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Addiction & Mental Health Worker, Queens Ave First Contact will assist in functions of the department so as to facilitate smooth delivery of services to clients and with administrative functions as required.

Consider making a difference in your community by joining our team!

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

What you'll be making - $17.60 per hour

When you'll work - This position is 35 hours per week for approximately 8 weeks. Must be available to work shifts Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm and some evenings from 12:00pm-8:00pm.

Your pension plan - Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

Responding to in-person and phone referrals for service.
Working collaboratively with referral sources and individuals served to ensure a smooth transition to services
Providing information and support regarding resources found within both the broader mental health system and the community in general
Establishing a therapeutic relationship to maximize the benefits of engagement between the staff person and the client
Ensuring the effective flow of relevant information between co-workers as well as to individuals served and site visitors
Creating new client files and maintaining the discharged file system
Filing clinical documentation into client paper health record
Organizing diagnostic appointments with clients
Validate health card numbers
Other duties as assigned to ensure smooth flow of operations with First Contact 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 5 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

We require the following qualifications:

Canada Summer Jobs requirements:
- Will be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and am legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
- (Note: International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.)
Post-secondary education completed or in progress within social services, mental health and/or addictions
Valid Driver’s Licence
Access to a vehicle for personal transportation
Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
Ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

First Aid/CPR
Insurance adequate for transporting clients
Knowledge of Mental Health & Addiction
Knowledge of community resources
Knowledge of computerized documentation methods
Health and safety knowledge including Harm Reduction
Crisis intervention and prevention skills
Applied Suicide Interventions Skills and Training
Ability to prioritize competing demands
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to take initiative and work with limited supervision
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to recognize and guide potential conflict situations
Bilingual in both official languages, preferred; Une préférence sera accordée aux personnes possédant des compétences dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

Get your application in by – May 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 [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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