Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce Looking for 2022-21 Outreach Support Worker -Mental Health & Addiction Housing Services at Owen Sound, ON Full Time

Program:

Housing & Support Services

Position Title:

Outreach Support Worker

Position Location:

Owen Sound

Employment Status:

Temporary Full Time (12 mths)

Number of Positions:

1

Reporting Relationship:

Program Manager

Union Representation:

OPSEU

Posting Reference #:

2022-21

Job Summary

Position duties include assessment and co-developing individual recovery plans, providing counselling, crisis intervention, case management and one-to-one and group supports for people living with mental health and addictions. The position involves moderate physical activity, including the provision of practical assistance for clients in relation to independent activities of daily living. This position provides intensive services to individuals according to a housing first approach through assertive, housing-focused case management in various rural communities.

Qualifications:

· College Diploma in applied health or social sciences with a focus on recovery-oriented and housing focused supports

· At least three years of recent experience in mental health and addictions services

· Thorough and practical understanding of mental illness and addictions

· Thorough understanding of individual recovery and client-centred service delivery

· Experience in supporting people with concurrent disorders is required

· Thorough understanding of harm-reduction, trauma informed practice and Housing First philosophy

· Familiarity with psychotropic medications and experience in assisting clients to manage their medications and their primary health-care needs is required

· Demonstrated skill in assessment, crisis management and counselling

· Training and skill regarding motivational interviewing and crisis intervention

· Ability to develop therapeutic rapport and participate in meaningful engagement is essential

· Excellent communication, organizational and relationship skills

· Strong team skills and ability to work well with community and professional groups is essential

· A good sense of humour and the ability to work well under pressure

· Proficiency in use of personal computers for email and data entry

Other Qualifications:

· A valid Canadian driver’s license and the use of a reliable personal vehicle

· Minimum $2,000,000 third party liability insurance

· A satisfactory police record check including vulnerable sector screening

· Candidates will be required to show proof of vaccination during the recruitment process

Rate of Pay (Hourly):

$31.47 – $34.72 (5 step grid)

Hours of Work:

37.50 hours per week and some evening work may be required.

The normal workday is 8 hours, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

CMHA Grey Bruce is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We welcome employment applications from people with disabilities and provide accommodation upon request during the recruitment and selection process.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: $31.47 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• We require our employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid 19. Do you meet this requirement?

Education:

Application deadline: 2022-04-17