Life Skill Worker (Overnights)

Posting No. 21-10-193Life Skills Worker, Part-Time, Overnights - Extraordinary Needs Program (ENP)24 hours per week SUMMARY OF POSITIONThe 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 WORKThis 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: $23.10-27.54 What we have to offer:Paid Sick Time Vacation timeRRSP plane after 24 months6% pay out in lieu of benefits after 3 monthsAnnual pay increaseEmployee Assistance ProgramOpportunities 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.· 1-2 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 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.
If you are interested in this position, please send your cover letter and resume noting in the subject line “Posting No. 21-10-193” by March 31, 2021 @ 4pm to: [email protected] 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 STATEMENTAll new employees, effective November 1, 2021, will be required to be double vaccinated and to provide proof of being fully vaccinated or have an approved accommodation. You can provide proof of vaccination or apply for an accommodation in accordance with our Vaccination Policy 2.0, effective November 1, 2021.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 [email protected]