#799 Safe Bed Relief Worker

Canadian Mental Health Association, Niagara Branch • St. Catharines, ON

5d • CA$28 - CA$35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Safe Beds Relief Worker provides relief support to regular staff in the provision of short-term counseling and defined support for individuals being referred to the Safe Bed Program at CMHA Niagara. The intent is to ensure client safety, to encourage empowerment and crisis resolution while maintaining a calm and respectful environment for all. This is a 24 hour/7 day a week operation. The successful candidate must be available to work rotating day and overnight shifts, Monday to Sunday – up to 12-hour awake shifts on an as-needed (to cover sick/vacation/leave and Statutory Holidays) basis; availability to accept shifts is a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a university undergraduate degree program in the human service field or accredited community college diploma in the Social Service Worker program
• 2 -3 years of employment experience in the mental health field
• Relevant registration with a regulated body is highly preferred
• Certified in the following safety courses: Crisis Intervention (i.e. NVCI, Safety Care, CPI or Safe Management), Standard First Aid – CPR C - AED, Suicide Prevention (ASIST), Concurrent Disorder Support and Safe Food Handling
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Verifiable computer and technological proficiency, including the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Must have access to a reliable personal vehicle
• Current valid class ‘G’ driver’s license
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check)

Nice To Haves

• Actual life experience and/or lived experience with mental illness or addictions an asset
• Bilingualism, particularly proficiency in French, would be considered a valuable asset
• Candidates with multicultural and diverse backgrounds, multilingual abilities, and experience with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides defined support and crisis resolution to individuals who access the Safe Bed Program.
• Delivers immediate, responsible intervention while exercising good judgment in a reactive or life threatening crisis situation.
• Shares responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Safe Bed Program, which will include planning and preparing meals as well as doing client and house laundry.
• Maintains a safe environment and follows security and non-violent procedures.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of resources, policies and procedures and share relevant information with other members of the team. Incorporates community referrals to other agencies. g. Addiction Services – Detoxification Services, Housing Help, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level