Mental Health jobs in United States

Type : Internal & External candidates Fulltime (Indeterminate)

Hours of Work : Avg. 40 hours per week; (Monday through Friday; 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.)

Compensation : $20.56 $25.19 / hr based on experience plus a generous leave benefits and pension package

Program & Location : Supporting Housing Programs Gastown Area Vancouver

Union : BC Government Employees Union (BCGEU) This position requires union membership

Deadline : By noon Tuesday May 20th 2025

About Us :

Atira Property Management Inc. (APMI) is a midsize licensed property management company known for its inclusionary hiring practices and its commitment to community. APMI is whollyowned by Atira Womens Resource Society an awardwinning notforprofit organization and all profits earned by APMI are set aside to build affordable housing. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment where a job is more than just a pay cheque and where staff have the opportunity to work alongside and be inspired by a remarkable group of committed activists and professionals working to make the world a more just place one tenant one home one job at a time.

About the job :

Reporting to the Outreach Program Manager the Outreach Tenant Support Worker is responsible for the daytoday work of supporting residents with a wide array of emotional and practical supports. Activities include but are not limited to assessing the general wellbeing of residents and making referrals to service providers helping develop safety plans conducting regular safety checks liaising with relevant community partners regarding residents various other needs providing onetoone support accompaniments and advocacy actively helping residents keep their rooms clean and prepare for pest control and preparing and delivering food.

About you :

You are flexible and open to taking on diverse tasks whenever needed. You are a quick thinker who is able to make decisions without agonizing and who knows when to reach out to others for guidance and support. You embrace the mission vision values and philosophy of Atiras parent Society. You put residents first and work to include them in all of the decisions that affect their lives. You have a welldeveloped understanding of and commitment to antioppression work and intersectionality. You are familiar with colonialism and you understand the ongoing impact of the residential school system. You are committed to working with residents who may be struggling with substance use brain trauma and cognitive impairment and or mental wellness. You understand and are comfortable working within a harm reduction environment and while you support tenants who choose abstinence you understand abstinence is just one option for those struggling with substance use.

You have at minimum a diploma or certificate in a relevant discipline (e.g. community support worker mental health and addictions worker or social services worker) with a minimum of one year of experience (depending on education) as a support worker working with people affected by trauma and who may also struggle with substance use and or mental wellness. The equivalent combination of relevant experience and applicable skillbased training may be considered. Lived expertise is an asset as is living in the community in which you work. Atira strives to hire staff who reflect the people we serve.

You Also Have :

Proven initiative judgement decisionmaking and problemsaving capabilities.

Proven ability to develop and maintain rapport with tenants your coworkers and other stake holders.

Demonstrated ability to act in a crisis management environment.

Proven willingness to roll up your sleeves and support tenants in the ways they ask / need.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Familiar with DTES and the services provided to the community members.

Additional Requisites / Assets :

Minimum one (1) year frontline support work experience; preference given to candidates with lived experience.

Valid First Aid is required.

A valid Class 5 Drivers License is required and access to a vehicle while on shift.

NonViolent Crisis Intervention Certificate is required.

Food Safe Certificate is an asset.

All positions are subject to a criminal records review.

Application Process :

Provide a cover letter with a current resume describing how you meet or exceed the abovenoted qualifications. Resumes with a Cover Letter unique to Atira are guaranteed a review. Candidates who lack the experience and qualifications set out in the posting may not be considered although an exceptional cover letter and transferable skills may overcome lack of experience for some positions. Please go to for a current list of postings.

Key Skills

Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 20 - 25