Vocational Support Worker- Recovery West
Vocational Support Worker- Recovery West
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Job Description
Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin
Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose.
Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin Branch means youll be part of something meaningful. For starters were honored to have received theCanadian NonProfit Employer of Choice Awardfor 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 communitybased 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:
- 4 weeks accrued vacation
- Up to 18 paid sick days accrued per year plus 2 flexible days each year
- HOOPP Pension Plan
- Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications.
- $350 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals
- Participation in organizational pay for performance incentive program
We are looking for a Vocational Support Worker to join our team!
Reporting to the Manager Recovery West the Vocational Support Worker will provide vocational assessment and support to individuals with mental health concerns. They will carry an individual case load as well as creating implementing and facilitating groups and activities within Recovery West with a focus on employment readiness and career building.
Status: Permanent fulltime 37.5 hours per week (Flexibility between 8 AM 8 PM); Note this posting is for an active vacancy.
Salary: $61201.01 $72001.19 annually.(Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary)
Location:This position is based out of ourHurontariooffice. Although we operate within a hybrid workplace model staff are required to have onsite and/or community presence as per program and client needs.
What You Will Do:
- Conduct vocational assessment and assist clients to develop goals for employment using onetoone and group sessions.
- Utilize tools such as aptitude assessments to assist clients in creating individual vocational plans
- Provide coaching for job readiness skills job search strategies and job retention skills
- Support clients in developingempowerment skills and combating stigma through selfadvocacy
- Manage a caseload including regular reassessments and caseload reviews
- Maintain uptodate knowledge base of employment and labour market trends
- Collaborate with clients and the multidisciplinary team to establish Recovery Plans which guide mutual work towards client recovery.
- Facilitate groups as part of CMHA PDs multidisciplinary team including the creation of new groups and act as a backup facilitator
- Refer and link clients to community resources and groups that support vocational goals
- Participate inregular staff meetings and care planning to provide the vocational expertise for client care
- Support with other duties as required.
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:
- Postsecondary degree or diploma in relevant discipline training and/or experience in Vocational Rehabilitation
- Being a registered and / or regulated health professional is an asset
- Minimum 2 years experience in Vocational Rehabilitation with individuals experiencing complex barriers to employment
- Demonstrate crisis intervention skills for both telephone and inperson situations
- Knowledge and/or experience working with the following systems is an asset:
- ODSP
- Ontario Works
- CPP
- Disability insurance providers
- Demonstrate selfmotivation to function as part of an interprofessional multidisciplinary team
- Well developed and professional presentation and workshop facilitation skills in working with clients employers and external partners
- Conduct assessments and coordinate services that are recoveryoriented based on need
- 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 antiracist antioppressive 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: Thursday May 8th by 4:00 PM
At the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin Branch we provide a wide array of community services resources and care for people with mental illness. In your role youll not only assist people who are struggling youll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the community. In 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 Mtis Inuit and Urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) populations ethnoracial communities people with disabilities *2SLGBTQIA communities women and gender diverse people lowincome communities and all equitydeserving groups.
*2SLGBTQIA (TwoSpirit 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
Employment Type
Full-Time
