Relief Worker

Casual Hours | Union Position

Services and Housing In the Province (SHIP) is a Provincial leader in the broader public sector that builds strategic partnerships and programs that support the fundamental rights for Housing and Health Services throughout the Peel Region, Dufferin County, and surrounding areas.

Our commitment to increase quality of life through health services and housing supports that promote mental and physical health and wellness is at the forefront of every employee we hire. We value compassion, hope, inclusiveness, respect, and professionalism.

Our organization has supported the region for over 35 years and employs over 300 passionately engaged employees ranging from office administration, nurses, and service health specialists to housing specialists all dedicated to the community, clients, and families.

Reporting to the program managers, we are looking for **Relief Workers** for our Community Mental Health Counsellors who have a passion for working in the community. Their main responsibility will be to provide coverage on an as needed basis to support staff who are otherwise unavailable.

They will have the opportunity to work in any of the programs listed below in the region of Peel and surrounding areas. See our website for further details:

- Short Stay Crisis Support
- Recovery Residences
- High Support Program
- Peel Youth Village
- Peace Ranch
- Peel Family Shelter

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Assist clients in developing and maintaining community supports, daily living, and social skills necessary to maintain independency in the community
- Provide practical hands-on work, when necessary, to demonstrate skill and assist in client development
- Assist clients in understanding and learning about their illness, symptoms, and medications
- Provide individualized goal assessment, supportive counselling, and crisis planning as appropriate
- Coordinate services and advocacy as required
- Provide crisis prevention and intervention as necessary
- Understand and be able to integrate a philosophy of client-centred care into daily responsibilities
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality care and service delivery based on SHIP’s Mission and Values
- Ensure appropriate records are kept and make sure that statistical information is maintained as per agency standards

**Key Attributes**
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to communicate with a highly diverse range of individuals of varying levels of education, professions, and personal life experiences from a broad range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
- Able to work respectfully with different cultures and differing perspectives

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Health Services, Social Services, or equivalent
- 1+ years’ experience with Mental Health Crisis Management
- Experience or training with Mental Health assessment and treatment
- Experience working with individuals with mental illness while collaborating with partners and other community resources
- Knowledge and commitment to the values of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery
- Individual and group counselling skills
- Excellent assessment, risk management, and consultation skills
- A valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s license and a vehicle with adequate insurance coverage is required

**Working Conditions and Physical Requirements**
- Average amount of physical effort is required
- Requires the ability to handle light and moderate weight objects including farming equipment and other supplies
- Frequent sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods of time

**COVID-19 Considerations**
- As part of SHIP’s commitment to health and safety, it is a condition of employment that you be fully vaccinated (2 doses, including 14 days since your second dose) against COVID-19 or have an exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

**Why Work For Us?**

**Our Vision**
Quality Housing, Quality Services, Quality Lives

**Our Mission**
To increase quality of life through health services and housing supports that promote mental and physical health and wellness

**Our Culture**
Leader and innovative partner in the community. Our programs welcome employees into our caring, compassionate, and innovative culture. We listen, we know what it means, and why it matters.

**Our Commitment**
People are at the forefront of our success. These are just a few ways we ensure your personal and professional success:

- Competitive Salary with Annual Performance Reviews
- Travel Allowances
- Training & Development Programs, Committees

**35+**
Years focused on Clients, Tenants, Staff and Families

**4,000+**
Clients and Residents served annually

**17**
Programs and Service offerings in Southern Ontario

**300+**
Dedicated, Respectful, Compassionate and Professional Employees

**1200**
Housing Units Managed

SHIP is an equal opportunity employer under the Canadian Human Rights Commis