Life Skill Worker - Kitchener, Canada - Thresholds Homes and Supports

Thresholds Homes and Supports

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Kitchener, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Life Skills Worker, Part-Time, Overnights - Extraordinary Needs Program (ENP)

24 hours per week_

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Life Skills Worker is part of a team supporting people who live in our group homes and are experiencing mental health and addiction issues to enable them to fulfill their goals identified in their individualized support plan.

Life Skills Workers provide support to the 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.

In addition, the Life Skills Worker will assist and/or provide practical support with cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal hygiene, medication support, financial management and budgeting.

HOURS OF WORK

This position is part-time, working 24 hours per week. This position is scheduled for overnight shifts (12:00am - 8:00am) Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Salary Range:
$

What we have to offer:

Paid Sick Time

Vacation time

RRSP plane after 24 months

6% pay out in lieu of benefits after 3 months

Annual pay increase

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for growth and advancement

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of a relevant University Degree or College Health Sciences/Social Services Diploma preferred or in the process of obtaining a degree or diploma. Students welcome to apply.
12 years of experience in a community mental health setting working with adults with complex mental health and / or addictions concerns preferred.
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.
Able to successfully complete and provide a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

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-FOCUSED, HOPE, RECOVERY, SELF-DETERMINATION, QUALITY OF LIFE, INTEGRITY and COLLABORATION. We also take time to recognize each other and have fun

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT STATEMENT

Job Type:
Part-time