Casual Mental Health Worker

Victoria Cool Aid Society; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Worker to support vulnerable individuals in the community. This role involves providing essential housing and shelter services, including case planning and emotional support. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the challenges faced by clients, including mental health issues and substance use. With flexible work opportunities across various sites, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those experiencing homelessness. Join a dedicated team committed to advocating for and empowering clients through collaborative support and resource linking.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Union Membership

Paid Vacation

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in community social services or equivalent.
• Knowledge of community support agencies and resources preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing and shelter services, including case planning.
• Assist clients with daily physical and emotional support.

Skills

Client Advocacy

Crisis Intervention

Case Planning

Support for Vulnerably Housed Individuals

Understanding of Mental Health Issues

Cultural Competence

Education

Diploma in Human or Social Services

Tools

Naloxone

Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C

Job description

Detailed Job Description

This is a great opportunity to gain flexible and impactful employment while supporting individuals in your community.

Cool Aid operates 3 Shelters and 14 Supportive Housing sites within the Greater Victoria area, supporting folks who are or may be vulnerably housed. Casual staff are trained at a variety of sites based on need, with the opportunity to work across all sites.

The Mental Health Worker provides a variety of housing and shelter services including case planning, programming for clients, assisting with daily physical and emotional supports, responding to overdoses, administering first aid and Naloxone, accepting referrals, registering, orienting, and advocating for clients who are vulnerably housed or experiencing homelessness. We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in working with clients that may have been vulnerably housed in the past.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with your team to advocate for clients and provide them with client-centred support, including linking them in with external resources.

To succeed, you will have an excellent understanding of the issues faced by our client group. This includes experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds who face multiple barriers, such as substance use, mental health concerns, low incomes, and negative impacts of colonialism and racism.

Please note: For the Casual Mental Health Worker position, the minimum availability required is 5 shifts per month (7 in July, August, and December), including at least 2 awake overnight shifts monthly.

Qualifications

Education

• Diploma in a related Human or Social Services field.

Experience

• At least two (2) years of experience working in a related environment or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Direct experience in the community social services sector with a working knowledge of community support agencies and resources is preferred.

Requirements

• Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C.
• Complete the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Record Check.

Job Information

• Hourly Wage Rate: $30.18 - $33.49 for day shifts and $32.18 - $35.49 for all night shifts.
• Plus 10.6% in lieu of vacation and stat time.
• Work Locations: Various.
• Work Days & Shift Times: As needed and dependent on your availability. Most shifts are 10 to 12 hours in length.
• Total Weekly Hours: Varies on availability.
• Union: BCGEU.

In compliance with OHS and WorkSafe regulations, staff may be supplied with and required to wear a half-mask respirator while performing task-specific duties at specific sites.