Overnights Life Skills Worker

5 months ago

Kitchener, Canada Thresholds Homes and Supports Full time

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 substance use 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**. We also take time to recognize each other and have fun

**SUMMARY OF POSITION**

The Life Skills Worker is part of a team supporting people who live in our group homes and are experiencing mental health and substance use issues to enable them to fulfill their goals identified in their individualized support plan. Life Skills Workers provide support to the 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. In addition, the Life Skills Worker will assist and/or provide practical support with cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal hygiene, medication support, financial management and budgeting.

**HOURS OF WORK**

**This position is scheduled for overnight shifts (12:00am - 8:00am) Monday - Friday. 40 hours per week. This position also participates in the Agency on-call rotation.**

**SALARY**

**$23.34-27.82 per hour (based on education and experience)**

**BENEFITS**
- Float Holiday
- Health and Dental Benefits
- RRSP 5% matched after 1 year
- Above ESA standard vacation entitlement
- 12 Sick days per year
- Employee Assistance Program

**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 complex 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 G-Class 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.

**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 Types**: Permanent, Full-time

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

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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