Residential Support Worker - R2R (36-26)

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING: OPEN UNTIL TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026, AT 4:00PM

       RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER – ROAD TO RECOVERY (R2R) HOME (36-26)

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Job Status: Permanent

Base office: Parry Sound (Road to Recovery Home)

Competition #: 36-26

Purpose of the Position: The Residential Support Worker is part of a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for providing in-home support to residents within a semi-independent congregate living environment.  Residential Support Workers facilitate recovery and improved quality of life in a professionally and culturally appropriate manner.  Residential Support Workers help residents address needs associated with mental illness, addictions, and life skills.

What You Will Do:

• Support residents in achieving identified goals that align with their personal goals and values
• Teach and promote skill development and meaningful daily activities such as:
  • Menu planning, shopping, cooking
  • Housekeeping, budgeting, etc.
  • Planning and attending leisure, recreational, and community activities
• Facilitate monthly resident meetings
• Collaborate and work alongside R2R team
• Be an attentive listener using empathy, compassion and understanding of residents' needs
• Provide transportation as required

Education and Qualifications:

• Achieve a level of education and/or experience as follows:
  • A suitable level of education achieved through community college, university, or
  • A secondary school diploma and at least six (6) months of relevant experience working with people diagnosed with mental health & substance use concerns; or
  • At least two (2) years relevant experience working with people diagnosed with mental health and addiction issues; and

• Experience working within a congregate living environment is an asset.
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary healthcare team is an asset.

• An understanding of mental illnesses, substance use, addictions, psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery, and various types of medication.
• An understanding of fire and safety

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Indigenous Cultural awareness and education are assets.
• Bilingual in French is an asset.

• Tolerance of and ability to handle a heavy workload, competing demands, and high-risk situations.

• Ability to work autonomously as well as cooperatively within a team environment in a rural setting
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, the Internet, and data management software
• A willingness to serve clients within the communities of the District of Muskoka and Parry Sound
• A valid Ontario G or G2 driver’s license, a safe and reliable means of transportation, and appropriate insurance for work purposes on your vehicle with a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability coverage.

• Bilingual in French/English language considered an asset

• Work schedule may include days/evenings/weekends and statutory holidays.

Salary scale: $25.26 to $28.98 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits include: Comprehensive benefit plan and enrollment in a Registered Retirement plan with HOOPP, where contributions start on the date of hire.

You are invited to submit your application by quoting competition number 36-26 by 4:00pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 to:

                                                         The Hiring Committee

                 Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound Branch

                                               173-202 Manitoba Street

                                            Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1S3

                           Telephone (705) 645-2262    Online: CMHA MPS Careers

Canadian Mental Health Association Muskoka – Parry Sound (CMHAMPS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace.

Qualified consumers/survivors and/or family members are encouraged to apply.

We retain all applications submitted for one year after the closing date of this posting for consideration in any future postings.

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