Mental Health Worker - Crosstown

Cool Aid; Victoria; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension Plan

Paid time off

Long-term disability

100% employer-paid extended health and

dental benefits for dependents

Telemedicine through Sparrow

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cool Aid in Victoria, BC is hiring a Mental Health Worker to provide client-centered housing and shelter supports. You will plan case work, run programming, and assist with daily needs while addressing overdoses and safety concerns.

The role requires a Diploma in a related field, at least two years of experience, First Aid/CPR Level C, and a criminal record check. Union affiliation with BCGEU is noted; shifts include overnights.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a related Human or Social Services field.
• At least two years of experience in a related environment or equivalent.
• Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C.
• Criminal Record Check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing and shelter support, including case planning and linking clients to resources.
• Assist with daily physical and emotional supports and respond to emergencies.
• Advocate for clients and work with a team to support vulnerable individuals.

Skills

Empathy

Team Collaboration

Client-focused

Education

Diploma in related Human or Social Services

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.

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 (with overnight premium): $32.18 – $35.49
• Note: The base wage rate for this position is $30.18 – $33.49. An overnight premium of $2.00/hour applies to shifts that go past midnight
• Work Locations: 560 Burnside Road East - Crosstown
• Schedule andShift Time:Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 07:00 am, Thursday from 7:30 pm to 07:30 am, Friday from 7:30 pm to 07:30 amand every fourth Saturday from 7:30 pm to 07:30 am.
• Total Weekly Hours: 35.75.
• Union BCGEU.
• Job Type: Full-time, temporary.
• BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive package that includes the Municipal Pension Plan, paid time off, and long-term disability; 100% employer-paid extended health and dental benefits, including for eligible dependents; access to telemedicine services through Sparrow; and our Employee Assistance Program, provided by Kii Greenshield.

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.

Portability

Candidate upon hire may be eligible to transfer the hours worked with other Community Social Services Agencies under the Retention and Portability memorandum. Some restrictions may apply.

About Us

Cool Aid employees personify compassion, professionalism and dependability. Whether we’re providing shelter services, supporting tenants, or delivering health services to inner-city clients we are dedicated to improving the well-being and health of the people we serve. Our contributions and the quality of our services are due to the dedication of our employees.

Employees come from diverse backgrounds, and all walks of life. We’re committed to equality and inclusion.