Community Wellness Worker

Résumé du poste

The Community Wellness Worker provides mobile mental health and wellness support to residents in the Halton Region dealing with hoarding concerns. They are responsible for assessing client needs, implementing structured CBT programs, and collaborating with community partners to prevent evictions and improve social functioning.

Détails du poste

Community Wellness Worker Posting #: 4356 Posting Date: Sep 18, 2026 Posting Closing: Sep 25, 2026 Have you heard of us? Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs, housing & homelessness, and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford. We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies are integral to our mission and practices. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to serve our community effectively. All members of our organization are expected to embrace and actively participate in our EDI initiatives. By joining our team, you will be contributing to an environment that promotes equity, respect, and inclusion for all. Are you the one we’re looking for? We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Community Wellness Worker who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness, and empowerment; to our clients, families, and each other. The Community Wellness Worker is a mobile position within the Halton Region providing supports to residents of Halton who have been assessed for hoarding concerns, to increase each individual's well-being and mental health, to resolve or mitigate troublesome hoarding behaviors, beliefs, compulsions, thoughts, or emotions, and to improve relationships and social functioning. This position supports clients, reduces evictions and tenants’ need to access emergency shelter, and works with tenants to problem-solve when tenancies are at risk. The Community Wellness Worker will provide direct services to tenants and also help tenants connect to needed services in the community. This position is a unionized, full-time, temporary six-month contract position (Ending April 30 2027). The rate of pay is $27.32 per hour. This position is 40 hours per week. Key Responsibilities: Assess, triage, and provide mental health & wellness services to clients identified and accepted into the program. Facilitate opportunities to engage individuals in a supportive manner that will support discussion around stressors, trauma, and other issues that may impede healthy functioning. Work with clients to complete the weekly CBT structured program for hoarding. Work collaboratively with the Manager to develop, implement and monitor case plans. Complete administrative tasks, maintains effective recording/tracking systems, and responds to queries. Work in partnership with professionals from other organizations that support clients such as social care, health, police, education, youth-serving agencies and early childhood services. Collaborate with the Halton Hoarding Coalition to implement best practices. Adhere to the policies and procedures of Wesley. Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required. Other duties as assigned. What you will bring: Post-secondary education from a recognized university in the field of gerontology, Social Work, or other discipline related to human services. A valid Driver’s License and a reliable personal vehicle are required. Non-violent crisis intervention and 1st aid/CPR training are required. 2-5 years of relevant, practical experience with the target population. Ability to register with recognized college registration such as OCSWSSW or CPRO. Psychotherapy experience working with hoarding issues, dealing with trauma, emotional and spiritual issues would be a valuable asset. Excellent problem-solving, organization, and coordination skills, and ability to work effectively independently by implementing self-accountability techniques and a strong understanding of support services in the community. CBT certified and/ or extensive knowledge and experience in CBT program delivery would be an asset. Strong understanding or experience of working with victims of trauma, supporting through a trauma-informed lens. A strong foundation and understanding of hoarding disorder. Empathetic and non-judgmental approach in supports. Familiarity with community resources and understanding of collaborative approach with other community agencies. Proven ability to demonstrate Wesley’s mission, vision, and core values. Solid communication skills, both written and verbal in English. Second language relevant to the client population is an asset. Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You! Wesley offers… A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones! Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event Professional development and training opportunities Employee Discounts Please Apply Via: Our Wesley Bamboo Portal: Click on this link: https://wesley.bamboohr.com/jobs/ From there you can access all of Wesley’s job postings Wesley is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at www.wesley.ca.

Ce que vous ferez

The Community Wellness Worker provides mobile mental health and wellness support to residents in the Halton Region dealing with hoarding concerns. They are responsible for assessing client needs, implementing structured CBT programs, and collaborating with community partners to prevent evictions and improve social functioning.

Exigences

Candidates must possess post-secondary education in gerontology, social work, or a related human services field, along with 2-5 years of relevant experience. A valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and certifications in non-violent crisis intervention and first aid/CPR are required.

Avantages

• Professional development • Training opportunities • Employee discounts

Compétences indiquées

• crisis intervention · Souhaitée
• Résolution de problèmes · Souhaitée
• Collaboration · Souhaitée
• Mental Health Support · Souhaitée
• case management · Souhaitée
• client advocacy · Souhaitée
• Communication Skills · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Mental health support
• Case management
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Crisis intervention
• Trauma-informed care
• Problem-solving
• Communication skills
• Administrative tasks
• Collaboration
• Hoarding disorder support
• Assessment and triage
• Client advocacy
• Communication
• English Language
• Coordinating
• Problem Solving
• Support Services
• Higher Education
• Accountability
• Self-Motivation
• Empowerment
• First Aid
• Administrative Functions
• Triage
• Valid Driver's License
• Compassion
• Mental Health
• Empathy
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Social Work
• Human Services
• Trauma Care
• Crisis Intervention
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Psychotherapy
• Gerontology
• Evictions
• Atlassian Bamboo
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Domaines d’emploi

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Community Wellness Coordinator
• Mental / Behavioral Health Social Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers