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Human Resource Officer (6 MONTH CONTRACT) (F/T Temporary 70hrs Bi-Weekly). $33.58 – $35.68/HOUR (BASED ON EXPERIENCE) START DATE: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 12, 2024
Who we are!
Canadian Mental Health Association – Thunder Bay Branch is a nonprofit service provider working to ensure mental health services are available for all. CMHA Thunder Bay is committed to providing quality services for all of Northwestern Ontario residents where all staff strive to protect and promote mental health for all through healthy lifestyle and exemplary recovery focused approach improving upon each individual’s well-being.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Human Resources Officer is responsible for:
- Full cycle recruitment including preparing postings, scheduling and organizing interviews, formatting interview questionnaires, and reference checking
- To organize onboarding of new staff members
- To enroll employees with benefits and manage changes
- To ensure all training records are current
- To support WSIB Claims Management
- To complete ROEs to Service Canada
- To provide current reports to Managers (training, Performance Evaluations)
- To ensure HRIS is kept current
- To contribute to policy formulations and revisions
- To contribute to health and safety research and assignments, as required
- To gather and compile data for analysis and special projects
- Adhering to and promoting CMHA’s Code of Ethics Policy
- Complying with CMHA’s Health and Safety Policies
- Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems
- Provides human resources services in relation to staffing, benefits, health and safety, performance management, and labour relations issues as required
- Other general duties as assigned
Qualifications and Characteristics:
- Business Diploma, majoring in Human Resources
- CHRP, or actively working towards designation
- Knowledge and experience in HRIS
- Three years minimum experience of progressive HR experience
- Ability to work in fast paced, team oriented work environment
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally and in an ethical manner
- Customer service
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills required
- Experience with report preparation and strong data entry skills
- Ability to speak French considered an asset
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Valid driver’s license with 2 million liability insurance
Deadline for Submission is: July 12, 2024
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume & three workplace supervisory references to: [email protected]
CMHA Thunder Bay is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is fully accessible and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including those with a lived experience, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.
Position must be worked on-site.
Please make us aware of any known accommodation needs, if necessary.
We thank all candidates for their interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Crisis Response Worker (F/T Permanent) $27.25 per hour (starting rate) with rotating schedules. Start date: As soon as possible
Crisis Response Worker (Temporary Full-Time) $27.25 – $28.97/hour (based on experience) with rotating schedules. Start date: As soon as possible. End Date: December 29, 2024
These positions are within OPSEU Local 720 Bargaining Unit
Application deadline: July 12, 2024
Who we are: Canadian Mental Health Association – Thunder Bay Branch is a non-profit service provider working to ensure mental health services are available for all. CMHA Thunder Bay is committed to providing quality services for all of Northwestern Ontario residents where all staff strive to protect and promote mental health for all through healthy lifestyle and exemplary recovery focused approach improving upon each individual’s well-being.
What is the job: The Crisis Response Worker assists individuals experiencing a mental health crisis to resume community functioning. Specific responsibilities include information and referral assistance, crisis assessment, interventions and supports, brief crisis counselling and on site crisis intervention, emergency referrals, and follow-ups. The work of the Crisis Response worker is guided in practice to apply the principles of “Recovery” and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Approach Technology.
What will you do day to day?
- Adherence to all policies of Canadian Mental Health Association.
- Assisting individuals experiencing mental health crisis to resume community functioning.
- Provide telephone crisis assessment, brief telephone counseling, referrals and follow-up for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
- Respond and provide on-site crisis assessments, intervention and support to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
- Coordinate admission to the Crisis Safe Bed and to assist clients in accessing mental health specialists and/or local hospitals, as indicated.
- Provide Crisis support and to assist clients enrolled in the Crisis Safe Bed and develop Wellness Plans. Attend community appointments, and community referrals, as required.
- Determine the need for on-site crisis supports by the Mobile Response Team.
- Being part of a team assisting individuals to access mental health specialists and/or hospitals and to coordinate referrals, linkages, and follow-up to appropriate community support services.
- Maintain up-to-date client information and records in agency client records systems.
- Attend and contribute to Crisis Response Services Team meetings and other client-related meetings as required.
- Liaise with families and friends, mental health specialists, police, emergency service personnel, and Schedule 1 facilities to assist individuals requiring acute care admission under the Mental Health Act.
- Performs any other tasks related to the position as required.
What do you bring to the job?
- A post-secondary degree or diploma in the health or human services field, along with one year of mental health experience
- Applicants should demonstrate a good knowledge of community mental health and other social service resources and possess skills and experience in crisis assessment, intervention strategies, and crisis counselling/support
- Applicants should demonstrate a willingness to learn and actively participate in an extensive training program provided in the Crisis Response program
- The incumbent shall also have excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated understanding of personal space and the ability to role model healthy boundaries
- Ability to manage conflict and crisis situations
- Ability to communicate professionally with community agencies
- Cultural competence for diverse populations
- Personal qualities of empathy, understanding and patience
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Successful completion of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) is required
- Ability to speak French is considered an asset
- ASIST certification considered an asset
- You must be available for shift work and have a valid driver’s license
What is in it for you?
- Full medical and dental benefits upon completion of probation (for permanent full-time & part-time roles) CMHA pays 100% of benefit costs eligible employees
- Sick and vacation benefits for eligible employees
- Competitive wages
- Eligibility for participation in CMHA National Pension Plan
- Opportunity to join a fast-paced, positive working environment where recognition and personal growth are highly valued
- Being a part of an organization which is “Accredited” through Accreditation Canada
Position must be worked on site.
Interested applicants may submit a cover letter, resume & three workplace supervisory references to: [email protected]
CMHA Thunder Bay is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is fully accessible and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including those with a lived experience, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.
Please make us aware of any known accommodation needs, if necessary.
We thank all candidates for their interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Intervenante ou Intervenant en cas de Crise 27,25 $ de l’heure (tarif de départ) POSTE À TEMPS PLEIN – HORAIRE VARIABLE CEL’UNITÉ DE NÉGOCIATION DE LA SECTION LOCALE 720 DU SEFPO DATE D’ENTRÉE EN FONCTION: DÈS QUE POSSIBLE DATE LIMITE POUR POSER SA CANDIDATURE : 12 JUILLET 2024 |
Responsabilités principales
Aider les personnes en situation de crise de santé mentale à retourner vivre dans la communauté.
Évaluer la situation de crise par téléphone, fournir des services de counseling brefs par téléphone, orienter les personnes en situation de crise de santé mentale vers les services nécessaires et faire un suivi.
Intervenir auprès des personnes en situation de crise de santé mentale; fournir sur place une évaluation de la situation de crise, une intervention et un soutien.
Coordonner l’admission au programme de lits sûrs en cas de crise et aider les clients à avoir accès à des spécialistes en santé mentale ou à des hôpitaux locaux, selon les besoins.
Qualités et caractéristiques requises
Détenir un diplôme d’études postsecondaires dans le domaine de la santé ou des sciences humaines et avoir au moins deux années d’expérience en santé mentale.
Pouvoir parler l’anglais et le français à un niveau avancé.
Avoir une bonne connaissance des ressources communautaires en santé mentale et d’autres services sociaux, et posséder des aptitudes et de l’expérience en évaluation des situations de crise, en stratégies d’intervention et en counseling ou soutien en cas de crise.
Avoir légalement le droit de travailler au Canada.
Détenir une preuve de vérification valide des antécédents en vue d’un travail auprès de personnes vulnérables.
Pouvoir travailler par quarts et posséder un permis de conduire valide.
Les personnes que ce poste intéresse doivent envoyer une lettre d’accompagnement, leur curriculum vitae et trois références de superviseures ou de superviseurs à [email protected].
Nous encourageons les personnes unilingues à poser leur candidature, que nous pourrions considérer en l’absence de candidates ou de candidats bilingues (français/anglais).
L’ACSM de Thunder Bay se fait un devoir de créer un milieu favorable à la diversité et à l’inclusion et invite toutes les personnes possédant les qualités requises à poser leur candidature, y compris celles qui ont un vécu en santé mentale, les membres des minorités visibles et des peuples autochtones ainsi que les personnes ayant un handicap.
Faites-nous part de toute mesure d’adaptation dont vous pourriez avoir besoin.
La pleine vaccination contre la COVID-19 est obligatoire à moins que le vaccin soit contre-indiqué pour des raisons médicales.
Attention: Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Social Worker Graduates, Psychology Graduates, and Experienced Case Workers
Join our team!
We invite you to submit your resume for our file. When the next hiring opportunity approaches we will review and those that are selected will be contacted for further screening.
We are looking for someone who:
* holds a Degree or Diploma
* has a valid driver’s license
* wants to make a real difference in our region
Submit your resume to [email protected] and let us know what kind of employment you are looking for (full-time, part-time, casual, contract).
Student Placements
We have filled all student summer placements/internships for 2024/2025 but if you are interested in a placement or intern opportunity, interested students must contact: [email protected]
CMHA Thunder Bay is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is fully accessible and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including those with a lived experience, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.
Please make us aware of any known accommodation needs, if necessary.
We thank all candidates for their interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.