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

Health & dental benefits

Telemedicine access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Victoria Cool Aid Society seeks a Mental Health Worker to provide housing and shelter supports, including case planning, daily physical and emotional supports, responding to overdoses, and administering first aid with Naloxone when required.

You will advocate for vulnerable clients, connect them to external resources, and work with a team to support those who are vulnerably housed or experiencing homelessness, including individuals affected by substance use and mental health concerns.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a related Social or Human Services field.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing and shelter supports including case planning and daily physical and emotional supports.
• Respond to overdoses and administer first aid and Naloxone as needed.
• Advocate for clients and connect them to external resources; work with diverse clients facing multiple barriers.

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: $32.02 – $35.52.

Work Location: 467 Swift Street - Swift House

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

Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

Weekly Hours: 34.00.

Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent.

Union: BCGEU.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 100% employer-paid extended health and dental benefits, including for eligible dependents.
• Access to telemedicine services through Sparrow.
• 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.