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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): $32.18 – $35.49 Note: The base wage rate for this position is $30.18 – $33.49. An overnight premium of $2.00/hour applies to shifts that go past midnight. Work Location: 467 Swift Street - Swift House Shift Time: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM Schedule: Week 1 to Week 3: Sunday to Tuesday Week 4: Saturday to Tuesday Note: The schedule follows a four-week rotation and does not align with specific calendar weeks. Weekly Hours: 35.75 (average) Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary Note: This temporary position will continue until the return of the incumbent, or at the point the position is required to be posted permanently. 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 Kii 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.

Ce que vous ferez

Provide housing and shelter services including case planning, emotional support, and crisis response for vulnerable individuals. Advocate for clients and connect them to external community resources through a client-centered approach.

Exigences

Requires a diploma in Social or Human Services and at least two years of related experience. Must possess Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C and a successful criminal record check.

Avantages

• Paid Time Off • Extended Health Benefits • Dental Benefits • Telemedicine Services • Employee Assistance Program

Compétences indiquées

• Premiers soins · Souhaitée
• crisis intervention · Souhaitée
• Mental Health Support · Souhaitée
• client advocacy · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Case Planning
• Crisis Intervention
• First Aid
• Naloxone Administration
• Client Advocacy
• Client-Centered Support
• Mental Health Support
• Housing Services
• Referral Management
• Intercultural Communication

Domaines d’emploi

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector