Mental Health Support Worker

5 days ago
Victoria BC, Capital Regional District, BC; British Columbia, Canada VICTORIA COOL AID SOCIETY Full-time €32 - €36 Temporary
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. 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. Diploma in a related Social or Human Services field. 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. Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C. Successful completion of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Record Check. Hourly Wage Rate: $32.02 – $35.52. Hourly Wage Rate (with overnight premium): $ 34.02
- $ 37.52. Note: An overnight premium applies to shifts that go past midnight. Shift Time: 7:00 pm to 7:00 am.

Job Type
Full-Time, Temporary until February 01st or until the return of the incumbent. 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. 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. 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. We're committed to equality and inclusion.

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