Life Skills Worker

3 weeks ago

Guelph, Canada Thresholds Homes and Supports Full time

**Posting No. 23-10-304**
**Temporary Full-time Life Skills Worker - HSS Madison**:

- This is a contract position for approx 18 months_

Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. is a 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 and Wellington County. 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**.

**SUMMARY OF THE POSITION**
The Life Skills Worker is part of a team supporting individuals who experience mental health and addictions issues to enable them to fulfill the goals identified in their individualized support plan. Life Skills Workers provide support for individuals we serve in the areas of supportive counseling, crisis intervention and prevention, skills development (life skills, social skills, interpersonal and problem solving skills), vocational and leisure support. This position is Monday to Friday and may require some flexibility based on the needs of the program.

**HOURS OF WORK**
This position works forty (40) hours per week and is scheduled for 2 weeks of day shifts, 2 weeks of afternoon shifts.

**SALARY**
$23.34-27.54 per hour

**ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Minimum of a relevant University Degree or College Health Sciences/Social Services Diploma.
- 1-2 years of experience in a community mental health setting working with adults with mental health and / or addictions concerns.
- Excellent organizational, oral and written skills.
- Demonstrated ability to respect rights and personal preference in treatment, rehabilitation and support including the Recovery Model.
- Building rapport, assessment, crisis de-escalation, conflict management, professionalism.
- Certification in First Aid/CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and suicide risk assessment preferred.
- Proficient computer skills including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and electronic record keeping and data collection systems.
- **Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license, relevant insurance and use of a reliable vehicle.**:

- Able to successfully complete and provide a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the individuals supported.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

**Salary**: $23.34-$27.82 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kitchener, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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