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111, rue Elm St., Suite/local 100 | Sudbury, ON P3C 1T3 | Tel/tél : (705) 675-7252 | Fax/téléc : (705) 675-7247 E-mail/courriel: [email protected] | Website/site Web : sm.cmha.ca

Charitable registration no./Numéro d’enregistrement : 10686 3939 RR0001

EMPLOYMENT PACKAGE: The following employment package contains information to apply for the Residential Worker, Harm Reduction Home – Part-Time Permanent position.

The package contains (for your information):

1. Job Posting

2. Job Description “Residential Worker, Harm Reduction Home”

3. Employment Application

4. Scenario Questions

5. Job Applicant Screening Form

Applicants MUST Submit the following to be considered for the Position:

1. Applicant’s Resume & Cover Letter

2. Completion of Employment Application

3. Completion of Scenario Questions (4)

4. Completion of Job Applicant Screening Form

mailto:[email protected]

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POSTING: Residential Worker, Harm Reduction Home 1 Part-time Permanent position available.

If you want to work with a community leader in mental health and addictions services, then come work with us!

As a recovery-oriented and people focused organization, we utilize evidence-based and best practices, through a psychosocial rehabilitation approach. We are proud of our positive and fair work-place culture, where staff have opportunities for learning and development. We value staff and offer work-life balance with a generous vacation package, benefits and pension plan.

We are looking for motivated team players with a desire to make a difference!

RESPONSIBILITY: The Residential Worker will provide assistance and support to residents in daily functions and activities of daily living. The RW provides comprehensive community treatment, rehabilitation and support to individuals that are residents of the HRH. Two years’ experience working in the mental health/addictions field or one year experience working with marginalized populations is an asset.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education requirements: The position requires a minimum 2 year post-secondary Diploma / Degree or Canadian equivalent in human services or related discipline.

Language requirements: Fluency in English is essential. Fluency in French is essential.

Professional designation/certification: Certified Health Executive an asset

SALARY RANGE: $32,467.48 – $38,030.02 ($17.8393-$20.8956)

UNION MEMERSHIP: This position is included within the collective bargaining unit, (Ontario Public Service Employees Union, Local 666).

LOCATION: Sudbury

TO APPLY: Please complete the employment package available at http://sm.cmha.ca/get-involved/careers/ and submit to the attention of Human Resources:

By email: [email protected]. Please put the recruitment number in the subject line.

By Mail:

By Fax: 705-675-7247

111 Elm Street, Suite 100, Sudbury, ON P3C

http://sm.cmha.ca/get-involved/careers/



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DEADLINE: The deadline for accepting applications is August 28, 2020 at noon.

INTERVIEW DATE: To be Determined

• Canadian Mental Health Association-Sudbury/Manitoulin (CMHA-S/M) offers competitivebenefits including vacation, extended health and dental benefits (paid jointly by theemployer and employee), and a pension plan through HOOPP which is currently is 6.9% ofyour annualized earnings up to the Year’s Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE) and9.2% of your annualized earnings above the YMPE (hoopp.com).

• CMHA-S/M is an equal opportunity employer. CMHA-S/M follows AODA legislation andsupports persons with disabilities with accommodations. Please notify us if you have anyaccessibility requirements.

• CMHA-S/M is a unionized work environment through the Ontario Public Service EmployeesUnion (OPSEU).

• If French language proficiency is a requirement of this position, an informal, Frenchlanguage evaluation will be conducted prior to hire.

• Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of determining suitability forthis/these positions only.

• All applicants are thanked for their interest; however, only those selected for an interviewwill be contacted.

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AVIS D’EMPLOI : Travailleur(euse) résidentiel(le) À temps partiel, permanent

Si vous désirez travailler avec un chef de file communautaire des services de santé mentale et de toxicomanie, venez travailler avec nous!

En tant qu’organisme axé sur la réadaptation et les personnes, nous faisons appel à des pratiques exemplaires et fondées sur les preuves pour mettre en œuvre une approche de réadaptation psychosociale. Nous sommes fiers de notre milieu de travail positif et juste, dans lequel les employés ont l’occasion d’apprendre et de se perfectionner. Nous apprécions nos employés et leur offrons un bel équilibre travail-vie, ainsi qu’un généreux régime de vacances, d’avantages sociaux et de retraite.

Nous sommes à la recherche de personnes motivées, ayant un esprit d’équipe et un réel désir de faire une différence!

RESPONSABILITÉ : Le travailleur résidentiel ou la travailleuse résidentielle assistera et appuiera les résidents à accomplir les activités courantes de la vie quotidienne. Il ou elle fournira des services complets en ce qui concerne le traitement en milieu communautaire, la réinsertion sociale et le soutien des résidents de la maison de réduction des méfaits.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Exigences en matière d’étude : Ce poste exige un minimum 2 ans diplôme d’études postsecondaires, un baccalauréat ou l’équivalent canadien en services sociaux ou dans une discipline connexe.

Exigences linguistiques : Une maîtrise de l’anglais est essentielle. Une maîtrise du français est essentielle.

Désignation professionnelle/Accréditation :

Expérience : Deux ans d’expérience dans le domaine de la santé mentale et des toxicomanies ou un an d’expérience de travail avec les populations marginalisées sont un atout.

ÉCHELLE SALARIALE : de $32,467.48 – $38,030.02 par année ($17.8393-$20.8956 de l’heure)

ADHÉSION SYNDICALE : Ce poste est inclus dans l’unité de négociation collective (Syndicat des employées et employés de la fonction publique de l’Ontario, section locale 666). LIEU : Sudbury

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POUR POSER VOTRE CANDIDATURE : Veuillez remplir la trousse de candidature disponible à http://sm.cmha.ca/get-involved/careers/ et la faire parvenir aux Ressources humaines :

Par courriel :

Par la poste :

[email protected] inscrire le numéro de recrutement dans la ligne d’objet.111 rue Elm, Sudbury, ON, P3C 1T3

Par télécopieur : 705 688-9060

DATE LIMITE : Nous accepterons les candidatures jusqu’à midi le 28 août 2020.

DATE DES ENTREVUES : à déterminer

• L’Association canadienne pour la santé mentale – Sudbury/Manitoulin (ACSM – S/M) offredes avantages sociaux concurrentiels, y compris des congés annuels, une assurance-maladie complémentaire, une assurance-soins dentaires et un régime de pension parl’entremise du Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).

• L’ACSM – S/M est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi. Ellerespecte la Loi sur l’accessibilité pour les personnes handicapées de l’Ontario et appuie lespersonnes handicapées avec des mesures d’adaptation. Veuillez nous indiquer si vousavez des exigences en matière d’accessibilité.

• L’ACSM – S/M est un milieu de travail syndiqué par l’entremise du Syndicat des employéeset employés de la fonction publique de l’Ontario (SEFPO).

• Les renseignements personnels soumis ne serviront qu’à établir votre admissibilité à ceposte.

• Nous remercions tous les candidats pour leur intérêt. Toutefois, nous ne communiqueronsqu’avec les personnes convoquées à une entrevue.



RESIDENTIAL WORKER, HARM REDUCTION HOME

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Under direction of the Harm Reduction Home Coordinator, the Residential Worker (RW) will work within the context of a managed alcohol, client centered, harm reduction, residential program called the Harm Reduction Home (HRH). Within an interdisciplinary team the RW will provide assistance and support to residents in goal planning, activities of daily living, comprehensive community treatment, and rehabilitation while residing in the Harm reduction, Managed alcohol program.

The RW will be required to work day, evening, nights weekends and holidays.

1. Provides support to client to assist in their recovery

Providing assistance and support with residents in their activities of daily living.

Overnight medication assisting as per medical directives and training frommedical staff.

Providing support to residents in achieving goals, particularly in the areas ofbasic life skills, social interactions, coping with mental illness, medicationeducation, monitoring progress and providing support when problems or crisesarise as outlined in their care plan.

Demonstrate harm reduction and recovery oriented practice (ROP) philosophyand practices within daily work and interactions

Outreach services as required; building relationships with potential servicerecipients and referring agencies

Transport residents to community outings and appointments in personalvehicle

Participates in the safety of the program participants at all times.

2. Assists in the daily functions of the transition home

Providing orientation to new residents.

Ensuring residents follow house rules and regulations.

Ensuring residents participate in household duties and expectations.

Assist in screening and providing initial assessments of eligible residents

Minor Cleaning/Sanitation duties as per shift rotation.

Communicate with the onsite medical staff when acute medical issues arise.

APPROVED BY:

HOURS: FT & PT

INCUMBENT: REPORTS TO: Manager of Harm Reduction Home

PROGRAM: Harm Reduction Home

DATE APPROVED/REVISED: May 2018

POSITION SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:


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3. Develops and maintains effective client/ staff relations

Maintaining awareness of resident’s progress by documenting, reviewing, andother related documentation requirements.

Adjusting care plans in collaboration with the resident’s needs.

Participates/facilitate weekly resident meetings, daily recreational activities,building communication skills and conflict resolution as required.

Recognizing and respecting individuals that are accepting service self-direction.

4. Develops educational programs relevant to identified needs

Participates in program development and delivery based on resident’s needs

Organizes and conducts direct skill teaching with residents.

Supports residents when required in accessing outside activities/appointments.

Evaluating and recording effectiveness of activities through documentation,tenant update meetings and on-going individual support.

5. Works within the Policies and Procedures of the CMHA

Works to achieve the agency and program goals

Maintains and collects appropriate records of data, research and interactions asper agency guidelines.

6. Professionalism

Represents HRH program and agency in a professional manner throughembracing and fostering the CMHA culture, mission, respectful communicationand ethical decision making.

Represents service/program or agency in the community and complies withservice area policies.

7. Avails self of opportunities for professional development

Orientate new staff and mentors/precepts students

Participates in and supports research activities

Complete and participate in HRH and CMHA training as per agency standards

Makes changes in practice based on self-appraisal, ongoing feedback andguidance, mentoring, professional development, performance appraisal andapplication of current best practice/evidence-based research.

Attend enhanced learning opportunities and educational sessions when offered.

Identifies residential issues and actively works towards resolution.

8. Reports to supervisor and participates in supervision as directed.

Participating in supervision with HRH program coordinator as required andcompletion of annual performance appraisals as per the CMHA standard.

Actively contributes to the improvement of the services offered and theprocesses through which these services are delivered.

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Knowledge and Skills may include:

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong organization and time management skills

Strong negotiation, consultation and collaboration skills actively workingtowards resolution.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team with multidisciplinarycolleagues and community partners

Flexibility & able to apply harm reduction skills to the clinical setting

Creative problem solving skills and able to adopt an independent practice modelof care delivery.

Education and Experience may include:

Completion of a minimum 2 year diploma or degree in a human services area.

Minimum of 1 year of experience; in effectively working with marginalizedpopulations experiencing homelessness and a demonstrated ability to form rapportwith target population.

Student working toward a post-secondary degree or diploma in related field withminimum 1 year related experience

Combination of post-secondary education and 2 years related experience

Experience within the Mental Health/Addictions setting considered an asset.

Evidence of capacity to work from a harm reduction framework.

Certification in First Aid & CPR; Certification in NVCI an asset

Demonstrated proficiency in counseling skills and clinical practice models as relatedto concurrent disorder, dual diagnosis, addictions and behavior disorders.

Registration with a regulated body, if eligible

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NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

The following competencies are required for this position:

Teamwork and Collaboration

Expresses positive expectations of others in terms of their abilities, expected contributions and responsibilities. Speaks of team members in positive terms. Is looked to by team members as a valuable source of information.

Coping Able to maintain a mature problem-solving attitude while dealing with interpersonal conflict, hazardous conditions, personal rejection, hostility or time demands.

Assertiveness Able to maturely express one’s feelings and opinions in spite of disagreement: accurately communicate to others regardless of their status or position.

Perceptivity Able to interpret verbal and non-verbal behavior; to develop accurate perception and understanding of others feelings, need, values and opinion; to be sensitive to and aware of personality differences and conflicts.

Interaction Able to communicate with others in a warm and helpful manner while simultaneously building credibility and rapport

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES


Succursale de Sudbury /Manitoulin Branch 111, rue Elm Street, Suite/local 100 Sudbury, ON P3C 1T3 Tel./tél.: 705-675-7252 Fax/téléc.: 705-675-7247

CMHA Sudbury/Manitoulin Employment Application

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EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

Position being applied for Date available to begin work

PERSONAL DATA

Last name Given name(s)

Address: Street Apt. No. Home Telephone Number

Province Postal Code Bus. Telephone Number

Languages spoken

Yes No

Yes No

City

Email Address

Languages written

Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?

Are you willing to relocate in Ontario?

Preferred Location:

To determine your qualifications for employment, please provide below and on the reverse, information related to your academic and other achievements including volunteer work, as well as employment history. Additional information may be attached on a separate sheet.

EDUCATION

SECONDARY SCHOOL BUSINESS OR TRADE SCHOOL

Highest grade or level completed Name of program Length of program

License, certificate or diploma awarded? Yes No Type

COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Diploma / Degree awarded: Yes No Honours

Name of Program

UNIVERSITY: Diploma / Degree awarded: No Honours

Name of Program Major Subject

Other courses, workshops, seminars

Major SubjectYes

Length ofProgram

Length ofProgram

1 Year2 Years

2+ Years

3 Years4 Years

4+ Years



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WORK RELATED SKILLS Describe any of your work related skills, experience, or training that relate to the position being applied for.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Job Title(s)

Name of present / last employer Name of Supervisor

Address of employer Phone

Type of Business

Functions / Responsibilities

Period of employment (includes leaves of absence related to maternity / parental leave, Worker’s Compensation claims, disability, or human rights complaints)

From To

Reason for leaving (do not include leaves of absence related to maternity / parental leave, Worker’s Compensation claims, disability, or human rights complaints)

Job Title(s)

Name of previous employer Name of Supervisor


Type of Business



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Job Title(s)

Name of present / last employer Name of Supervisor


Type of Business



From To


REFERENCES

For employment references may we approach: Your present / last employer? Yes No Your former employer(s)? Yes No

List references if different than above.

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I hereby declare that the foregoing information is true and complete to my knowledge. I understand that a false statement may disqualify me from employment, or cause my dismissal.

Signature Date


CMHA Sudbury/Manitoulin Scenario Questions

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Please use this page if you have any information that you could not fit into the form above.



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SCENARIO QUESTIONS

POSITION: RESIDENTIAL WORKER - HARM REDUCTION HOME

Please answer the following questions: 1. The Harm Reduction Home will be the 6th Managed Alcohol Program (MAP) established

nationally. Please describe the benefits this program can have on program participants. How will you contribute as a Residential worker to the potential in the home through programming?

Definition of the Harm Reduction Home Includes: The Harm Reduction Home (HRH) is a supportive residential program which will be serving 15 individuals from the local community that are impacted by homelessness/risk of homelessness along with alcohol dependence. The Harm Reduction Home operates within the context of a managed alcohol, resident centered, harm reduction, residential program that provides multi-disciplinary support to meet the daily needs of individuals. The HRH is intended to offer a supportive living environment and tools and opportunities for social and skills development. The program requires co-operative living where the residents, in conjunction with staff, will share the responsibility of managing the residence.



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SCENARIO QUESTIONS

2. The recovery philosophy is promoted in the CMHA Programs and Services. “Understandingthat recovery is a journey of healing and transformation enabling persons to live ameaningful life in community while striving to reach full personal potential”. Please shareyour approach in building hope in their recovery with people you would be supporting?

3. How would you respond and support a resident who has presented to the residence overly intoxicated? What type of skills/attributes would assist you through this challenge?



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SCENARIO QUESTIONS

4. Describe how you would approach engaging an individual from a marginalized population. What types of barriers do you think they face in the community? How would you help them in overcoming these barriers?


JOB APPLICATION SCREENING

Date:

Please complete the following information.

Name:

JOB COMPETENCIES

EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION What is your highest level of Education?

LANGUAGE CAPACITIES Are you bilingual (English and French) Do you speak another language along with English or French? If so, indicate which language.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE (PAID ONLY) Do you have at a minimum 1 year experience working with people who have a serious mental illness?

Do you have experience working with people with a serious mental illness in their home of place of shelter?

Do you have experience working with individuals who are homeless?

Do you have experience intervening with individuals who are in crisis and/or suicidal?

Do you have experience working with people who have substance use disorder?

Are you knowledgeable of community resources in Sudbury/Manitoulin?

Are you knowledgeable of pertinent legislation affecting clients? (e.g. Mental Health Act, Ontario Works, Tenant Protection Act?)

Do you have experience in advocating for individuals within the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Social Service systems?

Do you have experience in community development and community education?

Are you able to assess client needs and develop service plans that respond to client needs and preferences?

Have you demonstrated the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of professionals?

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Grade 12 - GED Certificate Diploma Degree Master's Degree

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EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE (PAID ONLY) Continued.

Are you interested in working as part of a team?

Are you able to work independently in a non-structured environment?

Are you able to work flexible hours?

Do you have a strong belief in a client directed practice?

Do you have a non-judgmental attitude towards individuals who choose alternative lifestyles?

Have you demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, colleagues, and the community at large?

Do you have a valid Canadian class G driver’s license?

Note: Misrepresentation shall disqualify you from employment or be considered just cause for dismissal.

Signature: Date:

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