Mental Health Support Worker – Level 1 in Ottawa

Mental Health Support Worker – Level 1 in Ottawa

Ottawa Full-Time On-site
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Walk alongside women in recovery as part of our Homestead for Hope residential team. Starting wage $20–25/hour.

About Choose Life Ministry

Choose Life Ministry provides faith-based, trauma-informed recovery support for women through our Homestead for Hope residential program. Our team walks alongside residents through the hardest season of their lives.

Position Overview

  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Wage: $20–25 per hour, depending on experience

Duties

  • Provide day-to-day support, encouragement and accountability to residents
  • Facilitate and supervise daily routines, chores and programming
  • Document resident progress, incidents and shift notes
  • Support residents at appointments, meetings and community activities
  • Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home environment
  • Uphold confidentiality, boundaries and program policies at all times

Qualifications

  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Genuine heart for women in recovery and alignment with our Christian faith values
  • Strong interpersonal, listening and de-escalation skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including evenings, nights and weekends
  • Current criminal record check with vulnerable sector search
  • Valid driver's licence

Assets

  • Experience in addictions, mental health, social work or a related field
  • First Aid / CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Mental Health First Aid
  • Lived experience of recovery (minimum two years of sustained sobriety)

Working Conditions

Work takes place in a residential home setting with rotating shifts, including overnights and weekends. The role can be emotionally demanding and requires physical activity such as walking, standing and light lifting.

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Contact Details:

Choose Life Ministry Recruitment Team