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

Victoria Cool Aid Society; Victoria; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Extended health and dental benefits (0

Telemedicine services

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Victoria Cool Aid Society is seeking dedicated staff to support clients who are vulnerably housed or experiencing homelessness. You will advocate for clients, connect them to external resources, and collaborate with a team to provide client-centered support, drawing on experience with diverse backgrounds and multiple barriers.

The role emphasizes completing required checks and First Aid/CPR, and serving at multiple work locations with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a related Social or Human Services field.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a related environment.
• Direct experience in the community social services sector preferred.
• Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C.
• Criminal Record Check required by Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

Education

Diploma in a related Social or Human Services field

Job description

Detailed Job Description

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 Locations:

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

Schedule

Week 1: FW – Sunday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Week 1: MTE – Monday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Week 1: MTE – Saturday from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm
Week 2: MTE – Sunday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Week 2: NS – Monday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Week 2: MTE – Saturday from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm
Week 3: MTE – Sunday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Week 3: NS – Monday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Week 4: FW – Sunday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Week 4: MTE – Monday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

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 Greenshield 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.