Relief Life Skills Worker

2 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada Thresholds Homes and Supports Full time

Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. is a 40-year-old community-based agency that promotes recovery and improved quality of life for people who are experiencing mental health and addiction issues by providing affordable housing and individualized, flexible support services through our wide-ranging programs offered throughout Waterloo Region. Our staff are committed and passionate about what they do, and take pride in the difference they make in our community. Our values include **PERSON-FOCUSED, HOPE, RECOVERY, SELF- DETERMINATION, QUALITY OF LIFE, INTEGRITY** and **COLLABORATION.** We also take time to recognize each other and have fun

**SUMMARY OF THE POSITION**

Relief Team Members are an essential part of a team supporting people who live in our group homes and are experiencing mental health and addiction issues. They enable residents to fulfill their goals identified in their individualized support plan. Relief staff provide support for the individuals we serve in the areas of supportive counselling, crisis intervention and prevention, skills development (life skills, social skills, interpersonal and problem-solving skills) and vocational leisure support.

**Rate**: $23.10 per hour

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Review and screen initial inquiries and referrals
- Complete the intake process
- Respond to the present crisis and immediate needs of the individual
- Provide advocacy, referrals and linkages to other services
- In conjunction with the individual, develop crisis and recovery plans that reflect identified needs

**HOURS OF WORK**
- This position has a set schedule on a six week rotation as follows:

- Additional shifts available for pick up
- Available to work a minimum of 5 public holidays per year and 1 of those shifts must be either Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day
- Available to work days, evenings and overnights (awake shifts). All shifts are double-staffed in a unionized environment.

**ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS**
- 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with mental health and/or addiction concerns
- Excellent organizational, oral and written communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to respect the rights and personal preference in treatment, rehabilitation and support including the Recovery Model
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team and work a variety of all shifts
- Passion for community-based mental health and social services initiatives
- Proficient computer skills including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Additional Qualifications such as NVCI, ASIST, First Aid and CPR would also be an asset
- Experience working for an organization which provides housing and support services to individuals with mental health and/or addiction issues would be an asset
- Understanding and sensitive to the needs of people experiencing serious mental health issues
- Ability to work effectively with people with a variety of life experiences and culturally diverse backgrounds
- Personal philosophy and values that are compatible with Thresholds Homes and Supports

**Vaccination Requirement Statement**

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $23.10 per year

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