Indigenous Wellness Connector, HART Hub

Indigenous Wellness Connector, HART Hub Direct Service - (OPSEU) Full-Time, Contract (End Date: March 31, 2028) This posting is the result of a current vacancy London, Ontario (London Zone) - Final date to receive applications:
October 6, 2026 - The London HART Hub aims to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals who use substances and/or have mental health needs.

HART Hubs will support its clients through access to high quality evidence informed care that is respectful, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate and compassionate in nature.

Services of the HART Hub include low barrier access to integrated healthcare, basic needs services, employment and income support, justice services, crisis, recovery and treatment planning, peer support, and housing/addiction supportive housing.

The Indigenous Wellness Connector plays a critical role within the HART Hub, working alongside Indigenous and First Nation Communities to help clients connect through complex systems related to homelessness, addiction, mental health, and health.

The Connector ensures that clients have access to culturally safe services, bridging traditional healing with colonial healthcare and housing supports Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team! WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:
What you'll be making - Starting rate for this role is $27.14 per hour (Level 1 – Direct Service), with a wage differential, based on regulation ( $30.01 per hour for Level 1 – Direct Service, Regulated):
Successful candidates who are registered with one of the designated professional colleges (e.g.

OCSWSSW, CNO, COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO) will receive the wage differential for regulation Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($34.41 per hour for non-regulated, and $37.26 per hour for regulated); for internal applicants, grid level placement will occur as per the Collective Agreement When you'll work - 70 hours biweekly;
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm with a 1-hour unpaid break.

Your pension plan –Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) What your benefits will be – 9% in lieu of benefits HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

Primary responsibilities:

Be the primary point of contact for Indigenous clients within the HART Hub, helping them connect to traditional healing, housing, addiction recovery, and health care Support clients in accessing housing, addiction and mental health supports, and culturally meaningful resources in collaboration with community partners Advocate for clients’ needs across service providers, ensuring culturally safe care, and supporting connections to traditional healing practices, as desired Utilize the HART Hub model to ensure comprehensive Indigenous case management and service delivery, coordinating multiple services that address homelessness, addiction, and mental health needs Work closely with HART Hub team members, including addictions workers, mental health counselors, and housing specialists, to create individualized service plans that reflect the unique needs of Indigenous clients Work with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community organizations and help clients strengthen connection to their Indigenous community and cultural resources Work individually with clients to identify and achieve substance related goals as it relates to their individual support needs and recovery Support clients in issues related to maintaining their health and housing Develop and facilitate relevant group programming to meet the needs of clients Make connections and build trusting relationships Work collaboratively with other Indigenous care providers across the continuum…