Make a Difference with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul!

Do you have a strong commitment to working with individuals seeking support, Are you looking for a role where you can truly make an impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity as Residential Mental Health & Substance Use Worker to join our housing team.

About Us:

As part of the Housing Support Services Team, we provide comprehensive non-medical support to program participants, focusing on personal effectiveness, socialization, self-care, and community integration. Our goal is to empower individuals to lead healthier, more independent lives.

Job Summary

As part of the Housing Support Services Team, the Residential Mental Health and Substance Use Worker provides support to program participants (both 1:1 and in groups), focusing on personal effectiveness, socialization, self-care, and community integration. This position will observe and monitors program participants, act as a role model and guide healthy lifestyle behaviors as well as provide support to build skills and independence. This role works collaboratively with Island Health case managers to support the needs of the individual. Program services are delivered in a building that also houses residents who are not part of the program but rather live in the building independently under the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA).

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul offers:

• Competitive salary commensurate with your experience and reviewed annually
• Group Insurance, including a medical and dental benefit plan, pension and paid time off for full time employees.
• A socially responsible and inclusive culture in a successful community enterprise.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

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The Housing Support Services Coordinator works with tenants by:

• Personal Effectiveness: Utilize problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills to support program participants effectively.
• Socialization and Recreation: Provide opportunities for program participants to engage in social and recreational activities, fostering a sense of community and well-being.
• Self-Care Skills: Assist individuals with developing and maintaining self-care skills, promoting independence and personal growth.
• Ongoing Case Management:Provide continuous support and oversight to program participants, ensuring their needs are met and progress is monitored.
• Maintaining Client Files:Keep accurate and up-to-date records of client interactions, progress, and any relevant information to ensure comprehensive documentation and effective case management.
• Care/Tenancy Plans: Develop care and tenancy plans in collaboration with Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) services and community resources, ensuring comprehensive support for program participants.
• Medication Support: Provide daily and individualized medication support and care plan compliance through prompting (note: this role does not involve administering or storing medications).
• Household Management: Assist program participants with prompting or cueing with household management tasks such as cleaning to maintain a safe and hazard free living environment.
• Financial Literacy: Support program participants with money management tasks, such as supporting timely bill payments and budgeting, to promote financial stability and independence.
• Community Integration: Assist program participants with accessing public transportation and integrating into the community, enhancing their independence and social connections.
• Appointment Support: Support program participants in attending appointments, ensuring they receive necessary medical and social services.
• Collaboration: Work in collaboration with Island Health case managers to support program participants within an RTA mixed-use building, ensuring integrated and comprehensive care.
• Building Strong Relationships:Establish and maintain effective partnerships with community agencies and social workers to enhance support networks and resources for program participants.
• Administrative Duties:Perform various administrative tasks to ensure smooth operation of the program. Assist the Program Manager in preparing reports for funders, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of program activities and timely documentation of program activities and outcomes.

Our ideal team member will bring the following:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in human services plus two years of recent related experience.
• Two years recent related experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Certificate in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) or equivalent an asset.
• Foodsafe Certification an asset.
• Experience working in a residential setting an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting adults with mental health and substance use challenges, leveraging a strengths-based approach to empower clients and promote recovery.

These Skills and Abilities will help you thrive:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to observe and recognize behavioral and/or health status changes in program participants.
• Ability to facilitate supportive and educational groups.
• Ability to set and maintain boundaries.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to organize and prioritize own workload.
• Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.

Additional Requirements

• A criminal record check including a Ministry of Justice Vulnerable Sector Clearance Letter is required prior to hiring.
• A valid class 5 driver's license is an asset

About Society of Saint Vincent de Paul:

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Vancouver Island has been supporting people in need on Vancouver Island since 1916. Focused on impacting the lives of people affected by poverty, the Society offers emergency relief services while maintaining a focus and commitment to addressing the root causes that contribute to poverty in our communities. Through a variety of programs, the Society provides support through affordable housing, a food pantry, home visit program, day program for persons with developmental disabilities and thrift stores providing clothing and household items to those in need, to name a few.

We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, fair, equitable and diverse culture and look forward to welcoming applicants with their unique strengths to our team.