Position: Mental Health Worker – Youth and Families
Start Date: Full-time position (35 hours/week), August 2022 – March 31, 2023
Part-time position (24.5 hours/week), April 1 2023 - Indefinite
Reports to: Counselling Program Manager
About OCISO
OCISO supports newcomers through the journey of making Canada their home by providing creative and responsive programs that are culturally and linguistically appropriate, building community through mutual respect and partnerships, and by fostering healthy and inclusive spaces for open dialogue and healing.
Position Summary
Mental Health Worker is primarily responsible for providing mental health support in response to pre and post-migration stressors among immigrant and refugee populations. Working closely with referral sources, they provide crisis intervention, short-term support, and referrals for youth and families. The services are offered at OCISO locations and throughout the community. The Mental Health Worker is also responsible for all related administrative duties.
Main Responsibilities
Within the framework of the Counselling Program, the successful candidate will:
Qualifications:
Education and Work Experience
Key Technical Competencies
Salary & Benefits: $50,960- $51,942 annually. Comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, RRSP plan, and generous leave entitlement.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 26, 2022, until 5 PM (EDT)
Application Process: Please rename your cover letter and resume with your "First name_position title" (e.g., Chandan_HR Administrator) before applying and send it to Chandan Rathaur, Human Resources Administrator: [email protected]
OCISO is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, OCISO will endeavour to provide accommodation to people with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the HR Administrator upon scheduling your interview.
Please note, after the hiring process is complete and before joining, OCISO requires successful candidates to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination document as a condition of employment, subject to an Ontario Human Rights Code exemption. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada for the duration of their employment.
Thank you for your interest in joining OCISO. We appreciate all applications. Due to the volume of applicants, we can only contact those selected for further consideration.