Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Community Wellness - Exeter
Direct Service (OPSEU)
Part-Time, Contract (Ending: March 31, 2026)
Exeter, Ontario (South Huron Zone)
- Application Deadline: October 26, 2025 -

We believe that wellness looks different for everyone.

As part of the Community Wellness Team, you will facilitate a diverse range of programs and workshops to engage people in meaningful activities that create opportunities to grow important coping and life skills, build resilience, and support people to feel connected to their community.

Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!

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 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

• What you'll be making - Starting rate for this role is $27.14 per hour (Level 1 – Direct Service), with a wage differential, based on regulation ($30.01 per hour for Level 1 – Direct Service, Regulated):
  • Successful candidates who are registered with one of the designated professional colleges (e.g. OCSWSSW, CNO, COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO) will receive the wage differential for regulation
  • Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($34.41 per hour for non-regulated, and $37.26 per hour for regulated)
  • For internal applicants, grid level placement will occur as per the Collective Agreement
• When you'll work - 40 hours over a two-week period; 10am-3pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
• What your benefits will be - 9% in lieu of benefits
• Your pension plan – Will be eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

• Provide walk-in support during set business hours within a Hub Model setting to ensure rapid engagement
• Provide mental health and addiction support, linkages, answer general enquiries, provide information and referrals, system navigation, form support and basic needs resources for walk-in support
• Using wellness approaches to recovery, develop and implement both group and individual programs that address the Social Determinants of Health to promote optimal health and well-being
• Facilitate programming that encourages the development of self-determination and the empowerment of the individual
• Monitor, assess and provide feedback regarding client's recovery-oriented goals, both to the client and to internal and external team members.
• Explore and promote client-led activities by identifying and supporting individuals to assume leadership roles
• Identify opportunities and partnerships that contribute to the community integration and recovery of individuals; contribute to the development of program proposals to support community development initiatives
• Assess individuals’ strengths, abilities, needs and preferences
• Assess social and environmental factors impacting the individual, and any vulnerability and risk factors
• Include and encourage individuals’ natural supports (e.g. family, significant friends) in goal planning, clarifying the roles each plays towards individual’s wellness
• Regularly solicit feedback from the individual and relevant community supports regarding individual’s mental wellness and progress towards their goals
• Seek out and maintain knowledge of current best practice literature in the field and evaluate programs on a regular basis to ensure they meet individual needs
• Identify, assess and effectively respond to any emergency situations concerning person(s) or property, as per CMHA TVAMHS and/or Community Wellness Programs procedures
• Contribute to a positive team environment

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 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

We require the following qualifications:

• College or university credentials in Social Services, Mental Health and/or Addictions, Therapeutic Recreation and / or a related field (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
• A demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
• Current, Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)

We prefer the following qualifications:

• A demonstrated ability to problem-solve in situations of high stress
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals who live with multiple challenges related to marginalization, mental illness, substance use, complex health challenges, poverty, homelessness, abuse, and trauma
• An ability to recognize and diffuse potential conflict situations
• Excellent organizational, and time management skills
• Effective communication skills with diverse populations
• Good working knowledge of computer office technology
• Current drivers’ license and access to a vehicle
• Adequate insurance coverage to meet job requirements
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation concepts and applications
• Knowledge of substance use, technology, gambling, hypersexuality
• Knowledge of Therapeutic Recreation principles and practices
• Knowledge of current psychiatric treatment practices, crisis and suicide intervention skills training, and community resources
• First Aid and CPR
• Bilingual in 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 – October 26, 2025:

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 Human.Resources@cmhatv.ca

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

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