Permanent Part-Time Overnight Nanaimo Sobering and Assessment Centre Worker Job at Vancouver Island Mental Health Society

Vancouver Island Mental Health Society Nanaimo, BC

The Weekend Overnight NSACW provides support to guests accessing the Sobering and Assessment Centre, including intake and discharge.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintains a safe, clean, well-ordered environment
  • Screens client’s behaviour (level of belligerence, functioning, mobility) for admittance using intercom system and/or records clients’ discharge.
  • Observes clients and reports/records basic information.
  • Provides food, blankets, hygiene supplies, first aid supplies to clients as required
  • Provides links to community resources to clients as needed
  • Prepares light snacks
  • Performs daily housekeeping duties, including laundry
  • Re-stocks facility supplies and notifies supervisor when purchases are necessary.
  • Adheres to the Society’s standards, protocols, and policies
  • Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as daily logs, filing, and communication books
  • Performs other related duties as required

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • This job requires a high level of empathy and initiative.
  • Knowledge and understanding of individuals affected by substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and/or homelessness is an asset
  • Non-violent crisis intervention training an asset
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to observe and recognize and report changes in clients

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3-6 months recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
  • Valid First Aid with CPR-C
  • Valid Food Safe Certificate
  • Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable persons

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $22.34-$24.66 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Nanaimo, BC V9T 3R7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

  • Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19?

Shift availability:

  • Overnight Shift (required)

Work Location: One location




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