CSJ, Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Community Wellness Strathroy

Salary :

$36,608 monthly

Company : Cmha Thames Valley Addiction And Mental Health Services

Job Type : Internship

Strathroy, On

Job Description - CSJ, Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Community Wellness Strathroy

Canada Summer Jobs, Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Community Wellness Strathroy
Canada Summer Jobs Position - (OPSEU)
Strathroy, Ontario (Middlesex 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 CSJ Addiction and Mental Health Worker Perform duties and responsibilities consistent with providing a psychosocial environment to assist with the rehabilitation and community integration of individuals experiencing mental illness, including duties and responsibilities specific to Strathroy Site’s Community Wellness Programs (CWP).

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 between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm. Schedule will be predominately Monday to Friday, but some after-hours, weekend or public holiday shifts may be required

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

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

Assist direct-service staff in the planning, development and facilitation of leisure and life-skills programs for the rehabilitation and community integration of individuals experiencing mental illness
Support and encourage client participation in leisure and life-skills programs
Facilitate social interaction among clients
Assist with organizing and facilitating special events
As a group project, assist with the development and implementation of specific project / program to enhance the activities to clients in the community
Assist with compiling of daily attendance sheets
Identify, assess and report to identified supervisory staff, any emergency situations concerning person(s) or property, as per CMHA TVAMHS procedures
Complete all documentation as prescribed in CMHA TVAMHS policies and procedures

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
Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
Ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

First Aid/CPR
Experience working with people with mental illness
Experience working in Therapeutic Recreation field
Knowledge of health and safety procedures
Flexibility and adaptability to changing needs and circumstances
Knowledge of safe food handling procedures
Demonstrated ability to defuse potential conflict situations
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Effective communication skills with diverse populations
Good working knowledge of computer office technology such as word-processing, spreadsheets, database records, internet and e-mail resources, etc. and ability to perform basic financial and documentation requirements related to activities and programs
Strong written and oral communication skills
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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