Residential Secondary

**OPSEU**

LAKERIDGE HEALTH

Vacancy: Residential Secondary - Relief - General X2

Program: Durham Mental Health Services

Status: Casual Part Time

**Salary**:$23.35 - $24.90 per hour

Location: Residential Program - Durham Mental Health Services

OPSEU - 2300002044,45

Working Details:
The Relief Worker will provide support to the residential program and its clients on a casual/relief basis. This position is hired on a 'relief' basis. Shifts may be nights, days or weekends depending on the need. Staff will be expected to work 2 Last Minute (48 hours' notice) shifts a month and 3 stats a year

Minimum Qualifications:

- Current Enrollment in / or Completion of Diploma or Degree from Accredited College or University in the human services field.
- An up-to-date first aid certificate.
- Driver's License and access to an insured personal vehicle. Must provide proof of adequate insurance of $1 Million coverage on request.
- A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check)

Knowledge:

- Knowledge of mental health, addiction and sexual abuse issues.
- Basic knowledge of the major mental illnesses, and an understanding of the Mental Health Act, confidentiality, and the principles of client centered service delivery.
- Knowledge of the principles of life skills training, focused problem solving and intervention strategies.

Skills and Abilities:

- Provide support to residents, modeling a positive attitude, utilizing affirmation and encouragement while integrating recovery concepts and client empowerment.
- Provide education on a variety of issues relevant to the client group. Provide life skills training, conflict resolution, and advocacy.
- Demonstrated reliability (attendance and punctuality), communication skills and the ability to work independently with mínimal supervision and as a team member.
- Must demonstrate a strong professional manner in dealing with clients, staff, families, and the public while being open, friendly, approachable, accepting and understanding.
- Strong attention to detail and confidentiality. Ability to work well under pressure.
- Must possess well developed client boundaries, communication, organizational, time management and coordination skills.
- Functional knowledge of crisis intervention and assessment techniques required.
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area; and;
- Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard;
Conditions of Employment

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.