FOUR (4) CASUAL POSITIONS (VARIABLE HOURS) Under the direction of the Safe Beds Program Supervisor, or designate, the Residential Support Worker will provide support to develop mental health and housing related goals, develop life skills, and provide residential support to the Safe Beds clients of CMHA- WECB. The incumbent will assess for program eligibility in person and over the phone, complete the necessary documentation to admit clients into the program, assist and support clients to identify the necessary goals to continue on a recovery path, provide support to access safer housing, and connect to appropriate resources to continue support past Protected Beds. Liaise with police to assess and admit appropriate clients for residential support in accordance with Safe Beds guidelines.

Monitor clients while in residential care to ensure safety. In collaboration with the client, develop a goal plan relating to mental health, housing, and activities of daily living. Making appropriate community referrals to continue client support past Safe Beds.

Facilitating and supporting the achievement of the care plan with a focus on activities of daily living. Providing skill-development on an individual or small group basis to support the development of life skills to maintain their home (such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, hygiene, etc.). Providing life skills support to individuals in the housing program to support residential tenancy skills.

Community Development

Keeping abreast of resources in the community.



Reducing stigma by actively working towards overcoming barriers to community integration. Actively participating in improving the quality of programs and service delivery.

Organizing and conducting life skills training groups for clients at varied locations. Participates in community education within scope of the role Providing community presentations relating to Safe Beds to promote the program. Participating in special events and activities for agency public education campaigns such as Mental Health Week and Mental Illness Awareness Week.

Life Skills certification would be considered an asset. One (1) year recent and relevant experience, in the judgment of the employer, working with individuals experiencing mental health concerns and providing assistance in goal planning, skill development, and community referrals. Comprehensive knowledge of mental illnesses, signs and symptoms, as well as planning and organizational skills.

Strong assessment skills and knowledge of community resources. Bilingualism in both official languages at the advanced level would be considered an asset. Casual employees are called in as operationally required.

Flexibility will be required as shifts may become available on short notice in circumstances of sick coverage. Casual employees are required to work a minimum of three (3) shifts in a twelve (12) week period. Grade 6, $32.54 – $38.50 per hour Applicable shift premiums are paid in accordance with the Collective Agreement, Article 17.11.

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📌 Casual - Residential Support Worker (Windsor)
🏢 Canadian Mental Health Association - Windsor Essex County
📍 Windsor