Why Join CMHA-S/M?!
As a nation-wide organization, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. The CMHA accomplishes this mission through advocacy, education, research and service.
All Staff are Eligible for:
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Paid Holiday Float Day
- Professional Development Opportunities
Full-Time Permanent Staff Receive:
- 8 Paid Sick Days
- 2 Paid Personal Days
- 3 Weeks Vacation (to start)
- Benefit Package
CMHA-S/M Job Posting – 26-12
Residential Worker, Residential Addiction Treatment Program
- Department : Substance Use Recovery and Shelter Services
- Employment Status : Full-time Permanent
- Hours per Week : 70 hours biweekly
- Work Location : 288 Kingsmount Boulevard, Sudbury, ON
- Union Membership : This position is a unionized position (OPSEU)
- Posting Deadline : Open until filled
Responsibilities:
Residential Worker plays a key role within an abstinence-based residential addiction treatment program They maintain a safe, structured, and recovery-oriented environment while supporting residents in their daily activities, treatment participation, and personal recovery goals. While working within a multidisciplinary team, they also provide residents with hands on assistance with instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), relationship building, goal planning and improving overall well-being.
Residential Workers are required to work a rotation of day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
For the complete job description, visit our website.
Qualifications:
- Education (one of the following is required)
i. Completion of a 2-year diploma or degree in a human services area; or
ii. Student currently working towards 2-year diploma or degree with minimum of 1-year related experience; or
iii. Combination of any post-secondary education and 3+ years of related experience
- Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of community agencies and resources.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Fluency in English is essential. Advanced conversational French is essential for 40% of these positions. Priority will be given to candidates who are bilingual in French and English as per our French Language Service Plan. If no bilingual candidates (both internal and external) meet the qualifications, unilingual English- speaking candidates may be considered.
Salary:
- Hourly, Step 1: $22.38 - Step 2: $23.52
*Successful candidates for this position will start at Step 1 of the salary grid.
How to apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
- This posting is for an existing vacancy.
- CMHA-S/M is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We adhere to AODA legislation and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require any accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.
- Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of determining suitability for this/these positions only.
- All applicants are thanked for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- We do not make assumptions about people’s pronouns and identity and are committed to creating an environment where it is safe to share and ask.
Pay: $22.38-$23.52 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Greater Sudbury, ON P3E 1K9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Work Location: In person
