Job Description

Job Title:

Evening Rehabilitation Worker

Job Type:

Part-Time unionized position (23 Hours/Week: Tuesday 1pm-11pm, Thursday 3pm-11pm, Friday 10am-6pm).

Language:

Bilingualism preferred (French and English)

Reporting:

Program Manager

Location:

111 Grove Avenue

Job Summary:

Responsible for evening shifts in the Grove Transitional Rehabilitation Housing Program to ensure the provision of client-centered support and rehabilitation in a residential setting. The rehabilitation worker will provide supportive counseling and/or crisis intervention to clients/tenants whenever necessary.

Duties Summary:

Provide supportive counseling and/or crisis intervention to clients/tenants. Provide individual support and teaching or assisting with life skills, such as cleaning, cooking, personal and sleep hygiene as needed. Develop, facilitate and evaluate recovery-focused groups. Assist clients in developing individualized recovery plans. Be knowledgeable of current policies and procedures. Carry out supervision and monitoring of clients as required by the Ontario Review Board. Communicate and work in collaboration with partner agencies to support clients in reaching their recovery goals. Complete required documentation (client files and logbook, incident reports, etc.) in a timely manner. Provide ON CALL coverage. Other duties may be assigned by the Program Manager.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Science or related field Two years of experience working with adults recovering from mental health issues. One year of experience working in a residential setting. Training in CPR, CPI, ASIST, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Concurrent Disorders, ASL and LSQ is an asset. Experience or training in forensic mental health would be an asset.

Suitability:

Displays a professional approach and commitment to work. Demonstrates sound judgment and common sense in decision-making. Demonstrates an ability to work in a team as well as an ability to take independent action. Demonstrates initiative, creativity and flexibility. Manages stress related to the work environment.

Knowledge:

Demonstrates knowledge of the forensic mental health system. Demonstrates specific knowledge of health issues and of social problems associated with the impact of mental illness. Demonstrates knowledge about natural sleep cycles, impact of caffeine, exercise etc. on sleep patterns. Demonstrates knowledge of mediation, conflict resolution and problem solving. Demonstrates knowledge of Community and health resources within the Ottawa Region. Demonstrates understanding of: Concurrent disorders Psychosocial Rehabilitation and mental health recovery Crisis intervention and prevention. Suicide prevention and intervention.

Skills, Ability to:

Establish supportive relationships with individuals and groups. Relate to clients using a strengths based, client-centered approach. Establish a supportive and respectful group living environment. Provide support through mediation, conflict resolution, and problem solving and crisis intervention. Teach techniques to establish good sleep habits. Set firm, reasonable boundaries and limits.

Pre Hiring Requirements:

Academic certificate(s) Criminal reference check (Vulnerable Sector Screening) Eligibility to work in Canada Proof that the successful candidate has received both doses of a Health Canada approved COVID 19 vaccine at least 14 days before the first day of work, subject always to Ottawa Salus' duty to accommodate under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Why Work at Ottawa Salus?

Salus has a proven record of successfully supporting clients with serious and persistent mental health and substance use health issues to live their best possible life. Regardless of their role in the organization, our staff are passionate about their work and supporting clients on their journey to recovery. They know they have an impact on their client's lives and consistently report that working here is a fulfilling experience. If you are someone that wants to make the world a better place and bring hope to others, you will love working here.

We offer all these benefits and many more including:

generous Health benefits and pension plan (HOOPP) compressed work week paid vacation days * a friendly team who create a great work environment