Mental Health Specialist

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Social Services or equivalent
• 2+ years’ experience supporting individuals experiencing homelessness or equivalent
• 1+ years' experience with Mental Health assessment and/or treatment
• Experience with GAIN-SS, ADAT, or full SPDAT is considered an asset
• Knowledge of MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
• A vehicle, valid driver’s license, and adequate insurance coverage
• Valid Certification in First Aid & CPR
• Training in ASIST and CPI

Reporting Function

The Mental Health Specialist will report directly to Transitional Program Supervisor, 84 Frederick St. They will work with both internal and external partners and will interact with all levels within the organization. They will have no supervisory responsibilities.

They will be a support system, resource, and an advocator for the team and Company.

Role Details

• New Position
• Union Affiliation - CUPE 5580
• Number of vacancies - 3
• Working
• Conditions and
• Physical
• Requirements:
• Position schedule:
• Day
• Shift:
• Saturday and
• Sunday, 7:00am - 3:30 pm,
• Weekend
• Shift:
• Saturday and
• Sunday 3:00pm - 11:30pm or
• Night
• Shift:
• Friday and
• Saturday 11:30pm- 7:30 am - additional hours may be required
• Average amount of physical effort is required.
• Able to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time
• Able to answer and communicate telephone calls and general computer use
• Able to lift up to 20lbs (product, documents, etc.)
• Vehicle travel to sites for community engagement and open doors as required.
• Required to work statutory holidays
• Staff may be required to administer naloxone in response to suspected opioid overdoses, and must complete appropriate training to recognize overdose symptoms, safely administer naloxone via nasal spray or injection, and follow emergency protocols including contacting emergency services. Staff receive training within the first eight weeks of employment

• Ship Values
• Compassion, Hope, Inclusiveness, Respect, Professionalism

• “SHIP strives to be equitable and inclusive in all that we do.
• Equity is a core value, and we are committed to providing an inclusive selection process.
• We encourage applicants from equity deserving communities including women, Black, Indigenous, other racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, individuals with disabilities and others who will contribute to and enrich the organization and its values.
• We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, selection processes, and work environments.
• Please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodations needed in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process”.

Please note that we use automated screening tools as part of our recruitment process and are reviewed to support fair and equitable hiring practices.

1x Sat- Sun 7

• 00am-3:30 pm - 1x
• Sat-
• Sun 3:00 pm- 11:30 pm - 1x
• Friday -
• Saturday 11:30pm- 7:30 am Union - 15 hours/week