Life Skills Worker

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-CENTERED, ANTI-OPPRESSIVE **and **PARTNERSHIP FOCUSED. **We also take time to recognize each other and have fun

The new transitional housing project at 65 Delhi will be an integral part of the housing continuum. The project will address the significant challenges created in moving at-risk individuals into long-term, permanent housing. Isolation, the pressure of maintaining housing, and disconnection from support often lead to a return to homelessness and significant risk to life.

The success of 65 Delhi will be achieved through partnership, allyship, and authentic collaboration with both clients and sector partners. These partnerships provide the highest possible opportunity for clients who are managing severe and persistent mental health and substance-use issues, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, to maintain stable, long-term housing post discharge.

Over time, the project will continue to grow and evolve to meet the needs of our population and the broader community.

**SUMMARY OF THE POSITION**

The Life Skills Worker is part of a team supporting individuals who experience mental health and substance use 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. The Life Skills Worker will assist clients in developing skills towards sustainable independent housing. They will assist clients in searching for housing, liaising with landlords and developing skills to live independently. This position is Monday to Friday and may require some flexibility based on the needs of the program. Anticipated start date for this role is December 2024 with the anticipated program start date of mid-January 2025.

**Rate**:$24.61 - $29.50 per hour

**Benefits**:
Float Holiday

Health and Dental Benefits

RRSP 5% matched after 1 year

Above ESA standard vacation entitlement

12 Sick days per year

**HOURS OF WORK**

This position works forty (40) hours per week and will take part in the Agency on-call rotation system.

**Schedule**:
**Vacancy #1 **rotating schedule of Mondays to Fridays 3:30pm-11:30pm and Mondays to Fridays 7:30am-3:30pm

**Vacancy #2**:Mondays to Fridays 4pm-12am

**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 substance use 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.

**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.

Pay: $24.61-$29.50 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- community mental health: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person