We are presently accepting applications from qualified placement students to cover LOA (2.5 months) position within our Alternatives Program:

##Alternatives Program, Social Recreation Worker Student

##Position: Full Time –Contract: 2.5 months (April 13 to July 8, 2026)

##Base Locations: Brant****Office

Start Date: April 13, 2026

Hours of Work: 35 hours

Starting Wage: as per Collective Bargaining Agreement

This position provides social recreation and life skills activities to adults, 16 yrs. and above, who self-identify with symptoms of mental illness, utilizing a Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Recovery model approach. Reliable transportation is required. A full job description is available upon request. Hours of work will require some flexibility, but are typically during weekday, daytime hours depending on program and client requirements. Some evening and/or weekend work may be required. The base location will be the Brant office in the Alternatives Activity Centre. Flexibility of location may be required based on program need.

The Alternatives Programprovidesvarioussocial/recreational activities and life skills groups integrating members into the community.**Social Recreation Workers provide supportive counselling and intervention techniques to promote recovery and skills enhancement.**This program isexpected****to support a minimum of 190 clients each year.

Preference is for either a minimum of 2 years post-Secondary education in Recreation and Leisure or current enrollment towards graduation or minimum of anSSW and/or relevant experience, with demonstrated familiarity and understanding of Brant, Haldimand & Norfolk mental health & addiction services.

Additional Preferences & Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of Psycho-Social Rehabilitation and Recovery principles.
• Related work experience (2+ years preferred) in a mental health service environment.
• Presently certified in Emergency First Aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of local community programs and services.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and computer skills; experience in Client Data Systems (EMHWare), Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with psychiatric assessments and assessment instruments (i.e.. OCAN, GAIN-SS, OPOC) and progress reports.
• A current police vulnerable sector records check is required.

Resume and Cover Letter can be directed to:

Attention: Human Resources

Please apply on the ADP Careers Page

Application Deadline: March 31, 2026, by 4:30 p.m.

The Canadian Mental Health Association Brant Haldimand Norfolk (CMHA BHN) is an equal opportunity employer, and we value the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and dignity in the workplace.

CMHA is committed to our workforce reflecting the diversity of the communities within which we work. As such, we explicitly encourage applications from people with lived experience of a mental illness, persons with disabilities, members of Black, Indigenous and racialized communities, people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and others who may contribute to the diversity of our staff. We invite you to self-identify in your cover letter. Please let us know if you require accommodations throughout the application process.