Shelter Worker

**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 - 23-06 Shelter Worker**

**Department**:Harm Reduction and Shelter Services

**Employment Status**: Full-time, Part-time, & Casual Permanent positions available

**Work Location**:200 Larch Street Sudbury, ON

**Union Membership**: This position is a unionized position (OPSEU)

**Posting Deadline**:open until filled

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Reporting to the Coordinator of Shelter Services, the Shelter Worker (SW) will provide assistance, support and advocacy to individuals accessing shelter. The Shelter Worker will focus on building and maintaining relationships, providing a safe place to sleep; assisting in diversion, connecting to community support services for housing, and mental health and addiction when identified by the individual based on their needs.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- A post-secondary degree or diploma in human services or related discipline (minimum 2 years); or a post-secondary degree or diploma in human services or related field (1 year) plus 1 year experience working in the mental health/addictions field or 1 year experience working with marginalized populations.

**Salary information**:
Hourly, Step 3: $19.61 - Step 5: $21.79

**HOW TO APPLY**
- CMHA-S/M is an equal opportunity employer. CMHA-S/M follows AODA legislation and supports persons with disabilities with accommodations. Please notify us if you have any accessibility requirements._
- 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._

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $19.61 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Night shift

Application question(s):

- Shelter Workers work steady night shifts (9:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m.). Are you willing to work steady night shifts?

Work Location: One location