Mental Health Worker - Fairway Woods, Mount Edwards, and Next Steps

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

Job summary

A community social services organization in Victoria is seeking a part-time Mental Health Worker. This role involves providing housing and shelter services, assisting clients with their needs, and advocating for vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness. Candidates should possess a diploma in a related field and have relevant experience. A comprehensive benefits package and employer-supported training are included.

Benefits

Paid time off

Long-term disability

100% employer-paid extended health and dental benefits

Access to telemedicine services

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience working in a related environment.
• Direct experience in the community social services sector preferred.
• Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing and shelter services including case planning and programming.
• Assist clients with daily physical and emotional supports.
• Connect clients to external resources and advocate for their needs.

Skills

Understanding of homelessness issues

Crisis intervention skills

Advocacy skills

Communication

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.

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 (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: 597 Goldstream Ave - Fairway Woods (FW), 1002 Vancouver St - Mount Edwards (MTE), and 2317 Dowler Place – Next Steps (NS).

Schedule:

• Week 1:
• MTE – Sunday – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• NS – Monday – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Week 2:
• FW – Sunday – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• MTE – Monday – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Week 3:
• MTE – Saturday – 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM
• FW – Sunday – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• MTE – Monday – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Week 4:
• MTE – Saturday – 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM
• MTE – Sunday – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• NS – Monday – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
  
  

Note: The schedule follows a four-week rotation and does not align with specific calendar weeks.

Weekly Hours: 27.5 (average)

Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent

Union:BCGEU

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive package that includes 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 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.