Mental Health Worker - Rock Bay Landing

Victoria Cool Aid Society; Victoria; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension Plan

Paid time off

Long-term disability

Extended health and dental benefits (0

Telemedicine access (Sparrow)

Employee Assistance Program (Greenshld

Job summary

Victoria Cool Aid Society is seeking a Mental Health Worker to join our team in Victoria, BC. You will support individuals who are vulnerably housed or experiencing homelessness, providing client-centered housing and shelter services and connecting them to external resources.

You will collaborate with a team to advocate for clients and address issues related to substance use, mental health, income barriers, and colonialist impacts while delivering compassionate care in a community setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a related Social or Human Services field.
• At least two years of experience in a related environment or equivalent education/training/experience.
• Direct experience in the community social services sector with knowledge of community resources is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing and shelter support, including case planning and programming.
• Assist with daily physical and emotional supports, respond to overdoses, administer first aid and Naloxone.
• Register, orient, and advocate for clients, connecting them to external resources.

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): $32.02 – $35.52.
• Work Location: 535 Ellice St - Rock Bay Landing.
• Shift Time: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
• Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Sunday and every 4th Wednesday.
• Weekly Hours: 35.75.
• Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
• Union: BCGEU.
• Benefits: We 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 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.