Relief Mental Health

2 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada Thresholds Homes and Supports Full time

**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**: $24.37 per hour

**BENEFITS**
- Training offered in NVCI, ASIST, CPR and other related skills
- Ability to grow within the organization and move to full time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Social Committee activities
- 1 paid sick day per year

**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 or 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

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

**Equity Statement**

Thresholds Homes and Supports is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Thresholds Homes and Supports, Head Office location, is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $24.37 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Employee assistance program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekends only

Application question(s):

- Understanding of mental health, substance use, and supportive housing field
- Availability to work every other weekend (Saturdays and Sundays)

Work Location: In person

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