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

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.

Rate: $ $29.80 per hour

HOURS OF WORK

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

Schedule:

Mondays to Fridays 4pm-12am.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a relevant University Degree or College Health Sciences/Social Services Diploma.
• Must have a valid Ontario G-class driver's license, relevant insurance and use of a reliable vehicle.
• 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.
• 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.

Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at

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.

The Agency values the diverse and intersectional identities of its employees and community partners and people we serve. The Agency regards equity and diversity as an integral part of excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees and for all those we serve. Thresholds Homes and Supports seeks applicants who embrace our values. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who are from equity deserving communities, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 7 months

Pay: $24.86-$29.80 per hour

Application question(s):

• Do you have a personal vehicle for use from Monday to Friday?

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• community mental health: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Ontario G license (required)

Work Location: In person