St Thomas, ON, Canada

Full Time

Entry Level

Canada Summer Jobs, Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Withdrawal Management
Canada Summer Jobs Position - (OPSEU)
St. Thomas, Ontario (Elgin 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 in the Withdrawal Management Services program will actively support individuals who are experiencing withdrawal from substances in a community setting. They will work alongside staff providing client-centered care from a harm reduction approach, this front-line position will engage in community development, capacity building and program development with a wide variety of service providers

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 70 hours biweekly for 8 weeks; schedule is rotating days, afternoons, evenings, and weekends between the hours of 7:30am to 9:30pm.

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

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

• Provide client-centered care from a harm reduction approach

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of service providers and organizations

• Acquire and maintain a high level of current knowledge about substance use disorders and trends as well as treatment options

• Facilitate successful service navigation for clients through empowerment and/or advocacy

• Provide education, referrals and support for people using substances and related needs

• Manage indirect services and administrative duties

• Engage in community development, community awareness, education and outreach as designated and appropriate, representing the agency in a professional manner. On occasion, these services may be provided outside of regular office hours

• Attend and actively participate in team meetings and case conferencing meetings

• Maintain awareness of and adherence to policies and protocols

• Support and participate in the quality enhancement activities of the team and agency

• Actively participate in the supervisory process with immediate supervisor

• Provide coverage for other team members as volunteered/directed

• Be supportive of and an active participant in the constant evolution and growth of the agency

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)

• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• First Aid/CPR
• Knowledge of mental health and addiction
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
• Health and safety knowledge
• Ability to recognize and guide potential conflict situations
• 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