CMHA Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services Looking for Relief Drop-In Coordinator, Peer Support – Oxford County at Woodstock, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Relief, Casual Shifts

Multi-Site Accountability; Oxford Catchment Area (Oxford Zone)

• Application Deadline: May 24, 2024 –

Within the mission and philosophy of CMHA TVAMHS and the values of Peer Support Canada, the Drop-In Coordinator will utilize their experience and skills to support individuals who access the Woodstock office drop-in space. This includes providing and facilitating opportunities for leisure activities and socialization, constructively managing conflict as it arises, and providing information and support to effectively respond to Drop-In participants’ requests and presenting needs.

You will also prepare beverages and snacks as required, handle cash transactions for the purchase of these items, and ensure that our drop-in space is welcoming so as to support and strengthen the wellbeing of individuals served.

Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) completed within the last six months. In order to avoid delays in beginning a position, interested applicants who are in need of a PVSC are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible.

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 $20.61 per hour (Level 1 of the Program Support I Grid);
• Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8, $26.54 per hour
• Internal applicants will be placed on the grid based on their seniority
• When you’ll work – Casual shifts; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-3pm
• Your pension plan – Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

• Provide support and oversee the Social Drop-In component of the Oxford Peer Support Program
• Be active and present in the Drop-In program area by engaging with the participants and being responsive to their requests and inquiries ensuring excellent customer service
• Lead scheduled social activities and participate when appropriate
• Prepare coffee, snacks, etc. as required, oversee the kitchen area including clean-up of the kitchen and Drop-In program area
• Handle transactions for coffee, chips, chocolate bars, etc.,
• Track inventory of food and supplies and provide regular reports to Manager or designate
• Work together with program participants, Peer Support Coordinators and other CMHA staff to ensure a positive, recovery/wellness focused and safe environment
• Address and/or seek out support to assist with addressing conflict resolution
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals
• Carry out the policies and procedures of CMHA as set forth in the Policy and Procedure Manual

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY:

Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) completed within the last six months. In order to avoid delays in beginning a position, interested applicants who are in need of a PVSC are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible.

We require the following qualifications:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (Primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process, i.e. an original degree/diploma/certificate or official transcript; for ongoing education, an unofficial transcript will be accepted)
• Lived experience with mental health and/or addictions
• Willingness to selectively share personal information that is relevant to a situation, and for reasons that are beneficial to the client
• Strong belief in an individual’s right to self-determination; to choose their own unique path to recovery
• Ability to effectively provide empathetic and supportive direction
• Active listening skills
• Computer skills
• Ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Peer Support training
• Peer Support Canada Certification
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• ASIST or safeTALK
• Safe Food Handling Certification
• Current CPR and First Aid
• Crisis Prevention Institute Non-Violent Crisis intervention training
• Conflict Resolution Training
• Previous Peer Support an experience an asset
• Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents 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.

Get your application in by – May 24, 2024:

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

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