Employment Support Worker

Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin

Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose.

Joiningthe Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin Branch means youll be part of something meaningful. For starters were honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better. Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions were committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. Thats why weve made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve and the people we help.

What We Offer

As a community-based agency were dedicated to the mental physical and social health of everyone including our team members. Thats why were proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life. Youll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions.

In addition to competitive benefits like Employee Family Assistance Plan and optional extended health and dental benefits we offer our team members some unique perks that really stand out:

• 2 weeks accrued vacation 1 flexible day each year
• Up to 18 sick days accrued per year
• HOOPP Pension Plan enrollment
• Ongoing professional development plus $250 (pro-rated) annual funding for continuing education and certifications
• $350 (pro-rated) annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

Were looking for an Employment Support Worker to join our team!

The Employment Support Worker will focus on helping clients move through the employment process (job search job placement and job retention) using the guidelines set out by the Individual Placement Supports (IPS) model of service. The Employment Support Worker will create and build relationships with employers. They will work with the Vocational Services team and carry an individual case load with the goal of securing clients with competitive employment.

Status: Contract full-time until March 31st 2027 37.5 hours per week. Note this posting is for an active vacancy.
Salary: $62425.03-$73441.21 annually. (Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary)
Location: This position is based out of our 601-7700 Hurontario St. Brampton office. Due to the nature of this program this role is on-site and/or community based.

What You Will Do:

• Recruit clients and conduct assessments and referrals to determine job readiness and motivation for competitive employment
• Conduct vocational assessment of clients work history interest goals life skills and support systems
• Assist clients to be ready for competitive employment using one-to-one and group sessions
• Ensure all clients have an Individualized Employment Action Plan
• Assist clients with job search job placement and job retention
• Utilize tools such as aptitude assessments to assist clients in creating individual vocational plans
• Provide coaching for job readiness job search strategies and job retention skills
• Empower clients and support combating stigma through self-advocacy
• Manage a caseload including regular re-assessments and caseload reviews
• Support clients in preparing resumes and cover letters interview preparation and work site interview support
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge base of employment and labour market trends
• Collaborate with employers who may wish to participate in the Wage Subsidy Program
• Advocate on clients behalf and secure job interviews or paid short term job placements with employers to secure competitive employment opportunities
  
• Provide onsite support to clients as required by the employer and the client
• Develop a Job Retention Plan with each client to ensure a plan is in place to eliminate workplace concerns/issues
  

This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities.

What You Need to Join Our Team:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in relevant discipline training and/or experience in Vocational Rehabilitation.
• Registration with a Professional College is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Vocational/Employment initiatives with individuals experiencing complex barriers to employment.
• Understanding of Supported Employment and Individual Placement Supports (IPS) model.
• Understanding and experience working with people with mental health issues.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to effectively work with diverse populations.
• Knowledge and/or experience working with the following systems is an asset:
  • ODSP
  • Ontario Works
  • CPP
  • Disability insurance providers
    
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach listen build trust and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality. Willingness to continually improve understanding around cultural competence.

• Openness to operate from an anti-racist anti-oppressive 2SLGBTQ affirming and intersectional framework.
• Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity such as gender identity/expression race/cultural background religion sexual orientation disability immigration and precarious status family status etc.

• Fluency in a second language including ASL (American Sign Language) is considered an asset.

• Valid Canadian drivers license and access to an insured automobile in good repair
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report.

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

At the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin Branch we provide a wide array of community services resources and care for people with mental your role youll not only assist people who are struggling youll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the everything we do we work together to make the world a better place one person at a time.

Apply Now and EMPOWER your career!

CMHA Peel Dufferin strives to be an equitable employer. We are committed to supporting inclusive recruitment and selection processes work environments and a qualified workforce reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We acknowledge that removing existing barriers and preventing new barriers is required to foster dignity and independence for people of all ages genders cultures and abilities. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized including but not limited to First Nations Inuit Métis and Urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) populations ethno-racial communities people with disabilities *2SLGBTQIA communities women and gender diverse people low-income communities those with a personal lived or living experience navigating mental health substance use and/or addiction challenges and personal recovery and all equity-deserving groups.

*2SLGBTQIA (Two-Spirit Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans Queer Intersex Asexual and a range of gender and sexual diversity categories not listed).

Accessibility Statement

When contacted by CMHA Peel Dufferin for a career opportunity please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodation needs that may make your experience through the recruitment process more comfortable. We are committed to working with you to meet these needs by providing reasonable accommodations ensuring you have access to a fair and equitable process. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs. Should you have feedback please email us at

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment

To streamline our recruitment process we utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage and organize applications. While the ATS aids in efficiency the essential review and evaluation of candidates is carried out by members of our People and Culture team. This approach ensures a personalized assessment that allows us to gain a comprehensive view of a candidates experience skills and potential. AI is not used to make any decisions in our recruitment process.

Next Steps

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We retain all applications submitted for one (1) year after the closing date of the posting for consideration in future career opportunities.

Required Experience:

Manager