Temporary Full-time Life Skills Worker - Guelph, Canada - Thresholds Homes and Supports

Thresholds Homes and Supports

Verified Company

Guelph, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Full time

Description

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 addiction 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 addictions 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.

This position is Monday to Friday and may require some flexibility based on the needs of the program.

Benefits:

Sick Day Accrual

6% pay in lieu of benefits (After 3 months)

HOURS OF WORK
This position works forty (40) hours per week.

Upon Hire:

Week 1:
Monday

Friday 3:45pm11:45pm

Week 2:
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Week 3:
Monday-Thursday 7:45am-3:45pm, Saturday 8am-4pm

Week 4:
Sunday 8am-4pm, Tuesday-Friday 4pm-12am

As of July 14, 2024:

Week 1:
Monday

Friday 3:45pm11:45pm

Week 2:
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Week 3:
Monday-Friday 7:45am-3:45pm

Week 4:
Monday-Friday 4pm-12am

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of a relevant University Degree or College Health Sciences/Social Services Diploma.
12 years of experience in a community mental health setting working with adults with mental health and / or addictions 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 deescalation, 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.

Job Type:
Fixed term contract

Benefits: