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Floating Mental Health Worker
@ Victoria Cool Aid Society
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Victoria Cool Aid Society is hiring a part-time floating Mental Health Worker for housing and shelter services. The role involves case planning, daily physical and emotional support, responding to overdoses and administering first aid and Naloxone, and advocating for clients. The posting states 22 weekly hours on weekend day and evening shifts from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, at $32.02 to $35.52 per hour.
Pay:
$32.02–$35.52 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Case planning and client programming
- Daily physical and emotional support
- Responding to overdoses, first aid and Naloxone
- Accepting referrals, registering and orienting clients
- Advocating for clients and connecting them to resources
Requirements summary:
- Diploma in a related social or human services field
- At least two years of related experience
- Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C
- Criminal Record Check
- Community social services experience preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 22 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Care home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Social Services, Human Services |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Wellness |
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Victoria Cool Aid Society
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Full company description
Building Homes, Lives and Community Victoria Cool Aid Society: supported housing, community health and dental care, emergency shelter, employment for 12,000 adults per annum who are homeless or in need of help. We create opportunities for people who are homeless or living in poverty. We make a difference through housing, health care, support and emergency shelters. Founded in 1968, Cool Aid helps over 12,000 people in the Capital Region every year. Search for our posts on social or tag us with the hashtag: #VicCoolAid
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,143
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 184
- Reported office locations
- 101-749 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1N9, CA
- Other recorded names
- Victoria Cool Aid Society
- Specialties
- Supportive Housing
- Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing
- Primary Health Care including Dental
- Pharmacy
- Employment Services
- Mental Health and Addictions Support
- and Downtown Community Centre
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Building Homes, Lives and Community Victoria Cool Aid Society: supported housing, community health and dental care, emergency shelter, employment for 12,000 adults per annum who are homeless or in need of help. We create opportunities for people who are homeless or living in poverty. We make a difference through housing, health care, support and emergency shelters. Founded in 1968, Cool Aid helps over 12,000 people…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organization Management |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Victoria, BC |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1968 |
| Specialties | Supportive HousingEmergency Shelter and Transitional HousingPrimary Health Care including DentalPharmacyEmployment ServicesMental Health and Addictions Supportand Downtown Community Centre |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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This is a great opportunity to join an organization that is committed to ending homelessness and improving the lives of the most vulnerable in our community.
We are committed to providing our staff with a wide range of learning and development opportunities and offer high-quality in-house training covering all aspects of working with our clients and other core skills.
The Mental Health Worker provides a variety of housing and shelter services including case planning, programming, assisting with daily physical and emotional supports, responding to overdoses, administering first aid and Naloxone, accepting referrals, registering, orienting, and advocating for clients.
We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in working with clients who are currently vulnerably housed or experiencing homelessness, as well as those who have previously experienced housing vulnerability. In this role, you will work collaboratively with your team to advocate for clients and provide them with client-centered support, including connecting them to external resources.
To succeed, you will have an excellent understanding of the issues faced by our client group. This includes experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds who face multiple barriers, such as substance use, mental health concerns, low incomes, and negative impacts of colonialism and racism.
Qualifications
Education
- Diploma in a related Social or Human Services field.
Experience
- At least two (2) years of experience working in a related environment or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Direct experience in the community social services sector with a working knowledge of community support agencies and resources is preferred.
Requirements
- Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C.
- Successful completion of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Record Check.
Job Information
Hourly Wage Rate: $32.02 – $35.52.
Work Location: Various.
Shift Time: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday.
Weekly Hours: 22.
Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent.
Union: BCGEU.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive package that includes paid time off; 100% employer-paid extended health and dental benefits, including coverage for eligible dependents; access to telemedicine services through Sparrow; and our Employee Assistance Program, provided by Green Shield Health.
In compliance with OHS and WorkSafe regulations, staff at this site will be supplied with and required to wear a half-mask respirator while performing task-specific duties.
Portability
Upon hire, candidates may be eligible to transfer hours previously worked at other Community Social Services agencies under the Retention and Portability Memorandum of Agreement. Eligibility is subject to specific conditions and restrictions.
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