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 - Drop - In - Casual

Reporting to the Site Manager the Mental Health Worker supports clients by undertaking a variety of activities including case planning  or programming for clients, volunteers and/or SEED workers as needed, assisting with daily social, physical, emotional and life skills; works on behalf of the client with a variety of agencies; facilitates programs and activities with large/small group; supports clients to undertake meal planning, meal preparing, and washing dishes and cleaning/tiding up the kitchen. Acts as a role model for the clients in modeling a variety of personal and social activities such as hygiene, meal planning, how to cook meals, how to budget and purchase necessary items; assisting to maintain living spaces to health and safety standards and applying for and keeping employment as appropriate. Performs outreach activities as required.

Organization:

The Kettle Friendship Society

Address: 

1725 Venables St, Vancouver, BC V5L 2H3

Status:

Casual

Hours and Days:

Our team is looking to fill casual shifts with the flexibility to work weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays.

Salary & Compensation:

$31.56 per hour + 10% on each hour worked in lieu of statutory holidays and vacations

Qualifications:

  • Community Social Services Diploma

  • 2 years of recent related experience including direct practical experience working such as crisis intervention, conflict resolution, psychological rehabilitation techniques, homelessness, working with individuals with mental illness and/or addiction and/or concurrent disorders.

  • Working knowledge of the residential tenancy act

  • OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and  life and/or work experience

  • Class 5 BC Driver’s License when applicable

  • Current and up to date certificates in Basic First Aid, Food Safe Level 1 and WHMIS

Abilities & Skills:

  • Home management skills

  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

  • Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others

  • Ability to operate related equipment

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

  • Ability to organize and prioritize

  • Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients

  • Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients

  • Ability to instruct adults

  • Ability to analyze and resolve problems

  • Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills

  • Advocacy 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 diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, or disability. We welcome qualified applicants with lived experience(s).

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. 

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