Mental Health Worker - Swift House

VICTORIA COOL AID SOCIETY; Victoria; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

100% employer-paid extended health and

Telemedicine services through Sparrow

Employee Assistance Program (Greenshie

Job summary

Cool Aid in Victoria, BC, is seeking a Mental Health Worker to join housing and shelter services. You will support case planning, daily physical and emotional supports, and connect clients to external resources, advocating for client-centered care within a collaborative team.

You will work with vulnerably housed populations, including those with substance use and mental health concerns, and insights into diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide housing and shelter services including case planning and programming.
• Assist with daily physical and emotional supports and respond to overdoses.
• Advocate for clients and connect them to external resources.
• Orient and register clients and coordinate referrals.

Skills

Advocacy

Client-centered support

Resource connection

Cultural awareness

Education

Diploma in a related Social or Human Services field

Two years of experience in related environment

Tools

Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C

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:467 Swift Street - Swift House

Shift Time: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Weekly Hours:34.00.

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 for eligible dependents; access to telemedicine services through Sparrow; and our Employee Assistance Program, provided by Greenshield Health.

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.

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.