Casual Integrated Mental Health Worker; Spiritwood Homes

Position: Casual Integrated Mental Health Worker (Spiritwood Homes)
Connective is a dynamic non-profit organization that provides innovative programming in the social services sector. We strive to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all.
ROLE PURPOSE  This position will provide casework, in-unit and community support to individuals living in tertiary care, using a harm reduction model, who are requiring enhanced support due to severe and persistent mental illness, substance use and behavioral challenges. This role provides enhanced support to individuals to enhance their quality of life, prepare for community re‑integration, and to maintain the goals of the rehabilitative plans.

This position will work with community, governmental, health and corrections to support individuals to maintain clinical stabilization utilizing a trauma‑informed approach while respecting individual autonomy and rights to self‑determination as it aligns with the Mental Health Act.
STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION  Unionized. This position is open to applicants of all genders.
HOURS   Mornings (0730 – 1530)
Evenings (1530 – 2330)
Overnights (2330 – 0730)
Casual employees must be available for at least 21 shifts per month in which seven are overnight shifts.
If you are working full‑time, or if you are a full‑time student, we ask you for 15 shifts of availability per month in which five are overnight shifts (this is subject to employer or enrollment proof).
REPORTING AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS   Reports and is accountable to the Program Manager or their designate
Participates as a member of the Connective services team to ensure quality and continuity of services to service users
Participates actively in designated facility, care team and staff meetings
Participates as a member of the Connective staff team
Liaises with outside professionals from other agencies or government bodies as required
Key Accountabilities  Programs   Maintain confidentiality when participating in assessments, goal setting and providing progress evaluation reporting
Support on site medical staff and the Intensive Tertiary Rehabilitation (ITR) program at Vancouver General Hospital in performing detailed assessments to identify psychiatric symptoms, contributing factors and the impact on daily functioning
Under the general guidance of the Program Manager assumes a primary or key worker role with assigned service user(s) through providing supervision of clients, recreational activities, escorting into community, Psycho-educational groups. Key workers are expected to complete needs assessment, service plans, quarterly progress reports, and any other reports required to support their key service user(s).
Provides input to the Program Manager and/or other staff regarding the development of appropriate care plans to achieve the service user’s and care objectives under the Mental Health Act.
Provide support, in collaboration with Vancouver Coastal Health medical staff on site, to the recovery of individuals living with severe and persistent mental illnesses who require resources beyond the scope of secondary mental health services due to the intensity, complexity, or intractability of their symptoms. This includes responding to Code White emergency responses.
Work as a member of an interdisciplinary tertiary mental health team to provide comprehensive psychosocial rehabilitation services within a recovery framework utilizing best practice and standards.
Demonstrates and models for service user’s healthy lifestyle behavior and coping skills.
Provides emotional support to the service user by listening and potentially interpreting service user’s behavior to define an issue and apply an appropriate support or intervention
Provides behavior management counselling to service users on a one‑to‑one and/or group basis by performing…