Floating Mental Health Worker

Victoria Cool Aid Society; Victoria; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employer-paid extended health and dent

Telemedicine access

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Victoria Cool Aid Society in Victoria, BC is seeking a part-time Mental Health Worker to provide housing and shelter supports, including case planning and daily care for clients. You will respond to overdoses, administer first aid, and advocate for clients while connecting them to external resources.

The role emphasizes working with vulnerably housed individuals and those with multiple barriers, including substance use and mental health challenges, in a team-oriented, client-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a related Social or Human Services field.
• At least two years of experience in a related environment.
• Direct experience in the community social services sector preferred.
• Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C.
• Successful completion of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

• The Mental Health Worker provides housing and shelter services including case planning, programming, assisting with daily physical and emotional supports, responding to overdoses, administering first aid and Naloxone, accepting referrals, registering, orienting, and advocating for clients.
• Work collaboratively with the team to advocate for clients and provide client-centered support, including connecting them to external resources.
• You will have an excellent understanding of issues faced by clients who are vulnerably housed or experiencing homelessness, including those with substance use, mental health concerns, low incomes, and impacts of colonialism and racism.

Education

Diploma in a related Social or Human Services field

Job description

Detailed Job Description

This is a great opportunity to join an organization that is committed to ending homelessness and improving the lives of the most vulnerable in our community.

Detailed Job Description

This is a great opportunity to join an organization that is committed to ending homelessness and improving the lives of the most vulnerable in our community.

We are committed to providing our staff with a wide range of learning and development opportunities and offer high-quality in-house training covering all aspects of working with our clients and other core skills.

The Mental Health Worker provides a variety of housing and shelter services including case planning, programming, assisting with daily physical and emotional supports, responding to overdoses, administering first aid and Naloxone, accepting referrals, registering, orienting, and advocating for clients.

We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in working with clients who are currently vulnerably housed or experiencing homelessness, as well as those who have previously experienced housing vulnerability. In this role, you will work collaboratively with your team to advocate for clients and provide them with client-centered support, including connecting them to 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.

Qualifications

Education

• Diploma in a related Social or Human 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.
• Successful completion of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Record Check.

Job Information

Hourly Wage Rate: $32.02 - $35.52.

Work Location: Various.

Shift Time: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Schedule: Saturday and Sunday.

Weekly Hours: 22.

Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent.

Union: BCGEU.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive package that includes paid time off; 100% employer-paid extended health and dental benefits, including coverage for eligible dependents; access to telemedicine services through Sparrow; and our Employee Assistance Program, provided by Green Shield Health.

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

Portability

Upon hire, candidates may be eligible to transfer hours previously worked at other Community Social Services agencies under the Retention and Portability Memorandum of Agreement. Eligibility is subject to specific conditions and restrictions.