Support addiction recovery and mental health as an Addiction and Mental Health Worker in St. Thomas, Ontario. Coach life skills and promote housing stability.
This full-time contract position serves Community Homes for Opportunity residents in the Elgin Zone through direct service. The work supports wellbeing, personal strengths, choices, and community participation. You will provide tenancy, social, health, crisis, and community supports while coordinating individual goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support residents with housing stability and community tenure
- Coach budgeting, nutrition, transportation, hygiene, and personal safety
- Coordinate wellness, recovery, relapse prevention, and health plans
- Provide advocacy, referrals, crisis intervention, and community navigation
- Maintain client records and assess progress toward goals
Requirements:
- Ability to assess strengths, needs, preferences, risks, and vulnerabilities
- Ability to use OCAN, GAIN-SS, and LOCUS assessments
- Ability to support mental health and addiction system navigation
- Ability to collaborate with residents, families, staff, and community supports
- Availability for 70 hours biweekly, Monday through Friday
Bring direct service, clinical assessment, and recovery planning skills to support Community Homes for Opportunity residents in St. Thomas.
Addiction Mental Health Worker CHO in St. Thomas employer: CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
Join the Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services as an Addiction and Mental Health Worker in St. Thomas, Ontario, where you will be part of a supportive team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community. We offer competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative work culture that prioritizes client-centred care and harm reduction. With immediate eligibility for pension enrolment and a commitment to employee development, this role is perfect for those looking to revitalize their careers while contributing to vital community services.
Contact Details:
CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services Recruitment Team
