Residential Worker

Ottawa Salus•Ottawa, ON

2d•CA$25 - CA$28•Hybrid

About The Position

The residential worker is responsible for the provision of client-centred support and rehabilitation in a residential setting that will foster a higher level of independent functioning for persons with a severe and persistent mental illness. The worker will provide life skills teaching, basic counselling and early identification of changes in resident’s health status. Using psychosocial rehabilitation interventions, the worker will support the client in achieving their recovery goals. At a group level, they will organize group activities/outings, offer group advocacy, and provide support for meal planning and household chores.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Science or related field. Candidates who hold a college diploma in social service work with extensive work experience may also be considered.
Experience working with adults recovering from psychiatric illness.
Experience in supportive counselling and crisis intervention to adults recovering from mental illness.
Flexibility in work schedule and willingness to work evenings, weekend and night shifts, availability during holiday and vacation periods.
Full proficiency in English is required.
Academic Certificate(s)
Criminal reference check (Vulnerable Sector Screening)
Eligible to work in Canada
Availability to work weekends and occasional overnight shifts (10:30pm-8:30am)
Proof that the successful candidate has received both doses of a Health Canada approved COVID 19 vaccine at least 14 days before the first day of work, subject always to Ottawa Salus’ duty to accommodate under the Ontario Human Rights Code

Nice To Haves

French considered a strong asset.
Experience working in a residential setting is an asset.
Training in CPR, CPI, ASIST, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Concurrent Disorders, ASL and LSQ is an asset.
Knowledge of French is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive counseling and/or crisis intervention to client/tenants whenever necessary.
Provides life skills teaching (e.g., cleaning, cooking, etc.), basic counseling and early identification of changes in resident’s health status.
Provide on call support at both locations.
Outings with clients for recreation, appointments, etc. to encourage recreation/leisure activities.
Be knowledgeable and up-to-date on all policies and procedures pertaining to emergency and crisis situations.
Document as needed in communication book, incident reports, computer, etc.
Supports clients in their medication regimes.
Supports client’s achieving their recovery plan.
Follow the supervision and monitoring guidelines (example: curfew checks).
Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.