Drop-in centre worker

• Location Courtenay, BCV9N 2N5
• Work location On site
• Salary$33.49HOUR hourly / 37.5 hours per week
• Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, On call, Flexible hours
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
• vacancies 2 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3690477

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience
• Mental and social health services and allied professions, other

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
• Services for the homeless

Work setting

• Associations and non profit organizations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Perform administrative tasks
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Manage knowledge

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Cultural Awareness Training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Street population

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Night shift premium

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Wellness program