Relief Life Skill Worker

2 weeks ago

Guelph, Canada Thresholds Homes and Supports Full time

222 Speedvale Avenue East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1E 1M7

part-time. February 8, 2023

Description

**Relief Life Skill Worker**
- SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
- 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. 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.

**Starting Rate**:$23.10 per hour

**Range**:$23.10 - 27.54 per hour

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**BENEFITS**
- Training offered in NVCI, ASIST, First Aid, CPR, Food Safety and other related skills
- Ability to grow within the organization and move to full time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Social Committee activities

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**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 four-six week rotation
- 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).

**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
- Proficient computer skills including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- 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
- Additional Qualifications such as NVCI, ASIST, First Aid and CPR would also be an asset
- Personal philosophy and values that are compatible with Thresholds Homes and Supports

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- At Thresholds Homes and Supports, we believe that a stable, permanent home is the first step towards mental wellness. We work with people who are experiencing mental health and addictions issues. We offer a range of supports, including ACTT, FACT, Supportive and Affordable Housing (group homes, congregate settings and community housing), Crisis Respite, Case Management, and more. We assist individuals across the Waterloo-Wellington region.

Our Values include:

- Person focused
- Hope
- Recovery focused
- Self determination
- Quality of Life
- Integrity
- Collaboration

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