MHSU – Overnight – Casual

JOB POSTING

Job Title:

Program:

Schedule:

MHSU Worker (Overnight)

Sequoia at Firth Residence,

Abbotsford

Varied shifts

Overnights /

Status:

Hourly Rate:

Posting #

Closing Date:

Casual

$29-$31

25-SAF-012

Until Filled

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver (EFry) is a charitable organization that supports women,

girls, and children at risk, involved in or affected by the justice system. Our programs work to break the

cycle of poverty, addiction, mental illness, homelessness, and crime.

We are recruiting for a Casual Overnight; Mental Health & Substance Use Worker for our Sequoia at Firth

Residence Program. Located in Abbotsford, the Sequoia at Firth Residence Program is a provincial

specialized substance use treatment program that serves women and gender diverse people with severe

and high-risk substance use dependency as a primary concern and who may have co-occurring moderate

mental health care needs. The average length of stay will be 3-months, or longer when clinically

indicated. The program is strengths-based, trauma-informed, culturally safe, and concurrent disorder

capable care delivered through evidence-based therapeutic interventions. The goal of the program is to

provide evidence-based treatment, education, and support, through a multidisciplinary team, to reduce

problematic substance use, and improve overall health and social wellbeing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support client service plans, in conjunction with the client, their supports and the multi-disciplinary

team/.

• Support the admission process by assessing client needs, gathering information, assessing risk,

determining service priorities, collaborate with the team to determine care plan, assess the need

for emergent crisis intervention.

• Provide individual, family and group support including referral and access to community services,

transition to and from the client's home community.

• Liaise with care providers, service providers and stakeholders, including community MHSU, tertiary

and acute care, government ministries.

• Provide follow-up care as needed, including referral to community based MHSU, primary health

and dental care, vocational programs, recreational programs, peer support groups.

• Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect with client. Engage

others in treatment planning and evaluation, provides follow-up planning, support clients to

manage self-care, encourages informed decision making and empowers client to improve quality of

life.

• Maintain client records and program documentation, in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Monitor the day-to-day operations of residence to ensure quality control in adherence to licensing

regulation.

• Maintain the facility, including support with cleaning and managing supplies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in social service work or similar

• Two (2) years recent experience working with clients and families affected by substance use

disorders, mental illness, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Understanding of substance use disorders, mental illness, concurrent disorders, and treatment,

and of the principles of recovery.

• Demonstrated client assessment and case management skills.

• Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Practice and its application to the defined population of client.

• Knowledge of culturally safe care, and gender-informed service delivery.

• Experience working in a licensed facility is an asset.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

MANDATORY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum on-call availability of 7 shifts per week including evenings, overnights & weekends.

• Food Safe Level 1.

• Standard First Aid with CPR-C.

• Evidence of a Tuberculosis Test and compliance with the TB Control Program.

• Doctor's Note of fitness required.

• Valid driver's license (Class 5) with satisfactory driving record.

Mandatory: Eligible for enhanced reliability screening (Candidate must be a PR

holder or a citizen with minimum 5 years Canadian residency) & satisfactory

Criminal Record Review (Vulnerable Sector Search).

Note: Please do not apply if you are not eligible for the enhanced reliability screening.

Benefits:

• Company events

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

EFry is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment where all those participating in the

organization are valued for their differences. We encourage and welcome applications from all qualified

individuals, including applicants from all cultures and backgrounds, racialized communities, indigenous

communities, diverse sexual and gender identities, various religious backgrounds, women, and those with

disabilities. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-

free. We encourage applicants to self-identify if they wish to do so.

Interested Internal candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to with the

subject line Internal MHSU-ON 26-SAF-012.

Interested External candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to with the

subject line External MHSU-ON 26-SAF-012.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an

interview will be contacted.