The Kettle Society supports people with mental illness to lead healthier lives by providing support services, advocacy, employment, and mentoring and housing. We work to raise awareness of mental health issues, break down stigma and reduce barriers for people with mental illness. Our goal is to promote the inclusion of people living with mental illness in all aspects of society.
Mental Health Worker - Temporary Full Time Until Return of Incumbent - Supported Housing
Organization:
The Kettle Friendship Society
Status:
Temporary Full-Time Until Return of the Incumbent
Hours and Days:
Saturday to Wednesday - 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Salary & Compensation:
$33.49 per hour + benefits
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Manager of Housing Services, the SIUSUPERSIL Mental Health Worker is responsible for the delivery of housing and support services, enabling clients to enter, maintain and exit (where appropriate) supported, independent living.
Typical Duties & Responsibilities:
Support, encourage and facilitate the acquisition of independent living skills.
Observe clients, identify and assess potential emergency situations and develop short-term strategies to deal with such situations. Report medical, behavioral, and other problems as required. Provide feedback and input regarding clients' needs, performance, and progress.
Provide supportive feedback, demonstrations, modeling, and behavior management to clients and their personal networks to assist with the development of physical, social, emotional, and life skills such as maintaining personal hygiene, assisting in housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, meeting financial obligations, making and keeping appointments and interpersonal skills.
As per client goals and interests, identify available social, economic, recreational, and educational services and resources in the community that will meet clients' needs.
Facilitate clients' physical, recreational, educational, and employment needs by performing duties such as arranging for clients to be transported, or whenever feasible, assist with accessing and using public transportation to ensure attendance at programs, appointments and community integration of clients within neighborhood resources (shopping, recreational, library etc.,)
Support client with advocacy issues such as residential tenancy disputes, financial matters etc., by accessing informed sources for clients rights, such as but not limited to: advocates, TRAC, and other appropriate legal supports.
Carry out administrative transactions such as itemizing petty cash receipts and client file forms, ensuring they are all updated and completed in client file.
Complete and maintain related records and documentation such as Individual Service Plans, progress reports, program summary sheets, and daily logs.
Ensure the maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of programs and residence. Follow through on maintenance, cleanliness, and safety issues as directed by the Manager of Housing Services.
Orient new staff by sharing job information.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education, Training, and Experience
Diploma in Community Social Service - Mental Health-related.
Two years experience in a mental health setting including community work experience and volunteer work.
Valid BC Drivers license and access to a reliable safe vehicle for work is an asset.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Typical Skills & Abilities
Ability to work with people with a mental illness.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
Ability to operated related equipment.
Ability to organize and prioritize.
Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
Knowledge of housing issues and community resources.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients, staff, management and collateral service providers.
Have an understanding of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Concurrent disorders.
Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
Why The Kettle?
We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive employer-paid benefit plan for full-time and part-time staff including Extended Medical and Dental coverage, and to those who are eligible, the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)
The Kettle appreciates and acknowledges the land in which we live and work on as unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
The Kettle Society is committed to promoting reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, creating a diverse workforce, enhancing inclusion, and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply, and encourage applications from qualified candidates who identify as members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous identity, race, color, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or conviction of a criminal or summary conviction offence that is unrelated to the employment of that person.
Please do not contact the employer directly as only short listed candidates will be contacted by our People & Culture Team. We appreciate your interest in our organization.