Temporary Part Time Life Skills Worker (union position)

The Recovery, Empower, Active, Community, Housing (REACH) is a community based program that is funded through the Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) in an effort to reduce homelessness across Canada.

The Life Skills Worker works collaboratively with the Housing and Case Workers in the REACH Program to assist clients to acquire and maintain suitable affordable housing.

• Collaborate with client in the formulation of a Comprehensive Service Plan that is reviewed and modified with client on a regular basis with the emphasis on goals that will help the individual stay housed
• Provide individually tailored services to each client in the following areas: housing, school, training and work opportunities, activities of daily living, health, wellness self-management, relapse prevention, money management & entitlements, medication support, self-help & empowerment, problem solving, family life & social relationships and integrated treatment for substance abuse
• Maintain written and computerized records compile reports and complete other program documentation (e.g., progress notes, incident reports, letters, and assessments)
• Organize and participate in social activities with clients in the community
• Coordinate and monitor referrals to community services and advocate client participation
• Lead groups, workshops, and in-services on topics such as substance abuse, safe sex, domestic violence, etc. if needed
• Develop & strengthen relationships with clients & other vocational support agencies
• Work collaboratively with R.E.A.C.H. Team by bringing forward concerns/successes to Team Meetings for discussion.
• Provide residents with information on community support services including educational resources, training information, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education/Certifications:

• Minimum BSW or Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or Diploma in Social Service with experience in chronic and episodic homelessness

Experience:

• Training and experience in Mental Health and/or Addictions
• Training and /or experience in Life Skills Coaching

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong Community Development Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Valid G License

Successful candidate will be required to provide upon hiring:

• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clean drivers abstract
• Participate in our online Armatus Abuse Training and Health and Safety training required upon hiring, as well as updated annually

HOURS: 20 hours per week

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.  If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.