Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. is a community-based agency that promotes recovery and improved quality of life for people who are experiencing mental health and substance use issues by providing affordable housing and individualized, flexible support services through our wide-ranging programs offered throughout Waterloo Region and Wellington County. Our staff are committed and passionate about what they do, and take pride in the difference they make in our community. Our values include PERSON-CENTERED, ANTI-OPPRESSIVE and PARTNERSHIP FOCUSED. We also take time to recognize each other and have fun!

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
This role is responsible for responding to inquiries/referrals, providing crisis support, assisting with developing a crisis plan and recovery plan, and linking with community resources. In addition, the CSB Worker will assist and/or provide practical support with cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal hygiene, and medication support. Training and experience is required in crisis assessment and suicide intervention.

HOURS OF WORK
This position involves a variety of shifts (days, afternoons, overnights), and includes weekends in a four (4) week schedule.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

- Minimum of a relevant University Degree or College Health Sciences/Social Services Diploma
- Minimum of 1 - 2 years progressive experience in mental health/crisis work
- Dynamic individual with exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills with a track record of supporting change initiatives
- Proven flexibility with the ability to cover a variety of shifts
- Demonstrated ability to respect rights and personal preference in treatment, rehabilitation and support including the Recovery Model




- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other legislation as well as knowledge of local community resources
- Certification in First Aid/CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and suicide risk assessment preferred.
- Proficient computer skills including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and electronic record keeping and data collection systems
- Able to successfully complete and provide a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]

Equity Statement

Thresholds Homes and Supports is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Thresholds Homes and Supports, Head Office location, is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.

The Agency values the diverse and intersectional identities of its employees and community partners and people we serve. The Agency regards equity and diversity as an integral part of excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees and for all those we serve. Thresholds Homes and Supports seeks applicants who embrace our values. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who are from equity deserving communities, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Job Type: Part time

Pay: From $25.61 per hour

Work Location: In person

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