Being a Nurse with ACT means having an impact in our most vulnerable communities. Using a lens of harm-reduction and Housing First, you will join us in advocating for equity for the people we serve. If you have experience working with individuals who use drugs and/or experience homelessness, and are passionate about providing comprehensive care to those living with both psychiatric and substance use diagnoses we want to hear from you!  

Apply now to join our team and make a positive impact in the lives of those who need it most. 

POSITION TITLE: Community Outreach Nurse (Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse)
PROGRAM: Assertive Community Treatment Team
UNION: BCGEU
SALARY: : $40.21-$57.78 (BCNU Level 3 RN/RPN)
TYPE: Casual Relief Position
SCHEDULE: This position requires the person to work a combination of day (08:30-16:30) and evening (12:30-20:30) shifts and to work a share of weekends. Some On-call work may be required. Schedules are subject to change to meet operational requirements and client needs. Includes a 30 minute unpaid meal break
START DATE: As soon as possible

BENEFITS 

• Unlimited massage and physiotherapy. 
• Vision care, dental care, prescription drugs, Psychologist, life insurance, Naturopaths, Acupuncturists. 
• Guaranteed lifetime monthly pension when you retire. 
• 24-hour helpline, Life Coaching, Financial Coaching, Legal Advisory Services, Nutrition Counselling, and more. 

Pursuant to the Provincial Health Officer’s Order, the incumbent of this position is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will only consider applicants who are fully vaccinated, or who have received an exemption from the Provincial Health Office. Proof of either must be provided in advance of any offer of employment being made.

To apply please include your resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position, in an email with the subject line of “job2022.104” to: Chelsea Bromley, Team Lead at the ACT Team, at cbromley@raincityhousing.org

Transportation: Must has a clear driving record and Class 5 Drivers License (Learners and New drivers licenses are not sufficient) in order to qualify for a Modo account. Must be willing and able to drive between the Vancouver and Richmond communities.

ABOUT US 

RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. Our mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities, and make change for people experiencing homelessness, mental health, trauma, and substance use issues. 

DIVERSITY 

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects this diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply. As we work towards building a diverse staff team, we are particularly seeking applicants who identify as being Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Trans people, Gender Diverse and Queer identified people. 

PROGRAM SUMMARY 

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidence-based transdisciplinary intensive mental health team where 80% of the work occur in the community. Support is provided by ACT clinician’s seven days a week and staff are closely involved in hospital admissions and discharges. The RainCity ACT team also provides housing opportunities for clients using a ‘housing first’ scattered site approach. Clients are offered rent supplements so they have the opportunity to live in the same kinds of permanent independent apartments that are typically available to people without mental illness, and the rent supplements are provided without requiring participation in psychiatric or substance use treatment. Self-determination, choice and harm reduction are at the centre of all considerations with respect to the provision of housing and support services. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

ACT nurses assess, identifies, plans, implements and evaluates the care required to assist ACT team clients in meeting their physical, social, spiritual and psychological needs. The Nurse works within the team’s interdisciplinary clinical framework to provide client centered and strengths based care in accordance with the CRNBC/CRPNBC Standards of Practice and consistent with the mission, vision and values and established policy and protocols of RainCity Housing and the ACT team.  

Many of our clients are certified under the Mental Health Act and knowledge of the Act and its implications and limitations is essential to working as an ACT nurse. 

The Nurse provides treatment services that are both inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness, addictions and/or chronic medical conditions and ensures integration and continuity across the care continuum. The Nurse establishes and maintains relationships with, and consults with community health centers, hospitals, housing providers and the interdisciplinary teams to provide appropriate treatment services based on best practices and client need. The Nurse performs duties such as, intake, mental and physical health and addictions assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, consultation with hospitals around care planning and discharge, wound care and medication administration.  

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
– Baccalaureate in Nursing or Health Sciences (Psychiatric Nursing).
– Current practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia (CRPNBC).
– Three (3) years’ recent related experience providing treatment services to individuals with mental health, addiction and chronic medical concerns,
– Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
– Valid class 5 BC Drivers License and acceptable drivers abstract. Will require the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge and Abilities
Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centred model
Broad knowledge of diagnoses, treatment and support resources in the areas of mental illness, substance use, physical health, including HIV and Hepatitis C.
Broad knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness and problematic substance use.
Knowledge of harm reduction principles and activities
Basic knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to client, including the Residential Tenancy ACT and the BC Mental Health Act.
Demonstrated understanding of oppression and marginalization, specifically as related to people with experience of a mental illness, addiction, or homelessness.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds in a downtown environment and be flexible and creative in providing services
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

CREATING A SAFER SPACE 

We are committed to making our organization a safer place for our staff, with steps taken to create space for learning and unlearning. RainCity’s department of Indigenous Services & Cultural Safety was created with the purpose to acknowledge the unique history and service needs of our Indigenous staff and tenants in respect to accessing culturally relevant and culturally sensitive care and support. RainCity’s Black Affinity Group was formed to provide support for Black staff by creating a safe space to support each other, network, debrief, and to heal from the impact of harm endured. Candidates are welcome to self-identifying in their cover letters as Black, First nations, Métis, or Inuit. 

RainCity Housing is a unionized workplace. Along with the union, we support the principles of the Human Rights Code of BC. We promote a workplace that treats both staff and the people accessing services with dignity and respect. All of our employees are expected to develop and exhibit skills to contribute to safety in the workplace, including demonstrating anti-racism knowledge and skills to support racialized communities, including knowledge of Canada’s historical and on-going colonialism and its impact on Indigenous peoples, as well as demonstrating anti-discrimination knowledge and skills to support equity seeking groups, including the 2SLGBTQA+ community, people who use drugs and alcohol, people living with mental health issues and sex workers. 

INCLUSIVITY AND SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DIFFERING ABILITIES 

In our efforts to provide a barrier-free workplace, we invite you to let us know of any adjustments or accommodations that might be needed for you to participate in the interview or selection process by sending an email to hr.inbox@raincityhousing.org. 

RainCity Housing wishes to acknowledge that we operate programs on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of the Xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh & səl̓ílwətaʔɬ Nations in so-called Vancouver, and the q̓íc̓əy̓,  qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, SEMYOME, shíshálh, ˈstɔːloʊ, sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ and qiqéyt Nations in the so-called Lower Mainland. 

PROGRAM: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, Vancouver and Richmond
UNION: HSPA
SALARY: $39.56- $49.39 (Grid 11 HSPA)
TYPE:  Permanent Part-Time, 0.9 FTE
SCHEDULE: This position requires the person to work a combination of day (08:30am-4:30pm) and evening (12:30pm-8:30pm) shifts and to work a share of weekends. Some On-call work may be required. Schedules are subject to change to meet operational requirements and client needs. Includes a 30 minute unpaid meal break
START DATE: As soon as possible

Pursuant to the Provincial Health Officer’s Order, the incumbent of this position is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will only consider applicants who are fully vaccinated, or who have received an exemption from the Provincial Health Office. Proof of either must be provided in advance of any offer of employment being made.

To apply please include your resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position, in an email with the subject line of “job2023.089” to: Chelsea Bromley, Team Lead ACT Team @ cbromley@raincityhousing.org

Transportation: Must has a clear driving record and Class 5 Drivers License (Learners and New drivers licenses are not sufficient) in order to qualify for a Modo account. Must be willing and able to drive between the Vancouver and Richmond communities.

ABOUT US

RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities and make change for people experiencing homelessness and mental health, trauma and substance use issues. We invite you to be a part of the change.

Housing First is a recovery-oriented supportive housing approach that operates on the principle that homeless people living with mental illness should be offered immediate access to rent supplements so they can live in the same kinds of permanent independent apartments that are typically available to people without mental illness, and that housing should be provided without requiring participation in psychiatric or substance use treatment. Self-determination, choice and harm reduction are at the centre of all considerations with respect to the provision of housing and support services.

Clients are offered the supports and clinical services of a full-service ACT team including medical, counselling and community supports. ACT is a well-researched evidence-based trans-disciplinary model. Crisis support is available 7 days a week, 12 hours a day. Program staff are closely involved in hospital admissions and discharges.

DIVERSITY

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects the diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

PROGRAM SUMMARY: ACT is an evidence-based transdisciplinary mental health team that has a client-staff ratio of 10:1, with 80% of the work occurring in the community. Crisis support is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Program staff are closely involved in hospital admissions and discharges. The RainCity ACT team also provides housing opportunities for clients using a ‘housing first’ scattered site approach. Clients are offered immediate access to rent supplements so they have the opportunity to live in the same kinds of permanent independent apartments that are typically available to people without mental illness, and the rent supplements are provided without requiring participation in psychiatric or substance use treatment. Self-determination, choice and harm reduction are at the centre of all considerations with respect to the provision of housing and support services.

POSITION SUMMARY: the Community Mental Health Clinician (CMHC) works within the context of a client centered care model, in accordance with the standards of professional practice and consistent with the mission, vision and values and established policy and protocols of RainCity Housing and the ACT team. The CMHC works within the trans-disciplinary ACT team and as part of a broader integrated system to deliver services to clients experiencing various levels of substance misuse and mental illness. Establishes and maintains non-judgmental therapeutic relationships with clients, collaborates and consults with colleagues and other community resources, and assists with developing/providing education services as required.

The CMHC also performs Service Coordination duties for a group of approximately 10 ACT participants, maintaining oversight to ensure that client’s self-identified goals for recovery and community integration are supported by appropriate services and practices, consistent with the values of self-determination/choice and harm reduction. Working in collaboration with the other members of the ACT team, the CMHC coordinates the provision of ACT services for clients served by the team members in their area of specialization. Support services are often provided in non-traditional environments, such as the participant’s home, coffee shops, and community centres. As ACT follows the Housing First model, supporting participants through evictions and moves is also a core component of the work, ensuring that learnings and skills from each housing situation are not lost.

Qualifications: many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and lived experience of mental illness / addiction/ homelessness; Minimum education and experience includes:

• Master’s degree in an Allied Health Discipline from a recognized program and registration with a professional body (e.g., Masters level Registered Social Worker, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Canadian Certified Counsellor, Occupational Therapist)
• Three (3) years’ recent related experience providing professional services to individuals who have substance abuse and mental health illness, including two (2) years post graduate experience, with urban homeless populations with serious mental illness, substance addiction and complex health conditions.
• Current first aid and CPR
• Valid B.C. Driver’s License and acceptable drivers abstract. Use of a personal vehicle is required

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of oppression and marginalization, specifically as related to people with experiences of a mental illness, addiction, or homelessness.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of recovery with individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness
• Broad knowledge of bio-psycho-social issues that may occur in response to changing mental health and substance use needs.
• Broad knowledge of mental health and substance use diagnoses and their interactions.
• Broad knowledge of DSM diagnostic classification system.
• Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology.
• Knowledge of the principles of recovery, and recovery models and practice in mental illness and problematic substance use.
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles and activities
• Basic knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, and prioritize workload and adapting to a changing workload. Ability to work in a trans-disciplinary team.
• Ability to prepare case summaries and clinical records.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in the writing of reports, correspondence, and other documentation.
• Sound knowledge or crisis intervention and community resources.

POSITION TITLE: Occupational Therapist
PROGRAM: ACT team
UNION: HSP
SALARY: $41.32-$51.40 (HSP, Grade 2)
TYPE: Permanent Part-time, 0.9 FTE
SCHEDULE: This position requires the person to work a combination of day and evening shifts and to work a share of weekends. Schedules are subject to change to meet operational requirements and client needs. Includes 30 minute unpaid meal break
START DATE: As soon as possible

Pursuant to the Provincial Health Officer’s Order, the incumbent of this position is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will only consider applicants who are fully vaccinated, or who have received an exemption from the Provincial Health Office. Proof of either must be provided in advance of any offer of employment being made.

To apply please include your resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position, in an email with the subject line of “job2022.121” to: Chelsea Bromley, Team Lead at the ACT Team, at cbromley@raincityhousing.org

ABOUT US

RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities and make change for people experiencing homelessness and mental health, trauma and substance use issues. We invite you to be a part of the change.

DIVERSITY

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects the diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist (OT) applies Occupational Therapy concepts and practices to assess the client’s current functional status and develop a rehabilitation treatment plan. The OT works with clients, members of the ACT team and external service providers to ensure a unified, multidisciplinary approach to treatment. In collaboration with the Peer Specialist, co-leads the ACT Team’s Wellness Management Recovery Program via developing and facilitating group sessions, providing 1:1 services and providing in-service and consultation support to ACT team Members.

The OT also performs Service Coordination duties for a group of approximately 10 ACT clients, maintaining oversight to ensure that client’s self-identified goals for recovery and community integration are supported by appropriate services and practices, consistent with the values of self-determination/choice and harm reduction. Working in collaboration with the other members of the ACT team, the OT coordinates the provision of ACT services for clients served by the team members in their area of specialization. OT and support services are often provided in non-traditional environments, such as the participant’s home, coffee shops, and community centres. As ACT follows the Housing First model, supporting participants through evictions and moves is also a core component of the work, ensuring that learnings and skills from each housing experience are not lost.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

ACT is an evidence-based transdisciplinary mental health team that has a client-staff ratio of 10:1, with 80% of the work occurring in the community. Crisis support is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Program staff is closely involved in hospital admissions and discharges. The RainCity ACT team also provides housing opportunities for clients using a ‘housing first’ scattered site approach. Clients are offered immediate access to rent supplements so they have the opportunity to live in the same kinds of permanent independent apartments that are typically available to people without mental illness, and the rent supplements are provided without requiring participation in psychiatric or substance use treatment. Self-determination, choice and harm reduction are at the centre of all considerations with respect to the provision of housing and support services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and lived experience of mental illness / addiction/ homelessness;   Minimum education and experience includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Two years of recent, related work experience with people living with a mental illness and/or substance use
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC).
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) or the British Columbia Society of Occupational Therapists (BCSOT).
• Current first aid and CPR
• C. Driver’s License and acceptable drivers abstract. Use of a personal vehicle is required.
• Knowledge of the etiology, developmental course, clinical presentation, common rehabilitation methods and basic medical treatment of serious mental illness and problematic substance use.
• Demonstrated functional assessment and rehabilitation treatment planning skills, including ability to change and adapt to meet client needs
• Demonstrated therapeutic skills with individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate theoretical frameworks into 1:1 and group interventions.
• Knowledge of principles of community integration for people living with a mental illness.
• Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness and problematic substance use.
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles and activities

Being a Nurse with ACT means having an impact in our most vulnerable communities. Using a lens of harm-reduction and Housing First, you will join us in advocating for equity for the people we serve. If you have experience working with individuals who use drugs and/or experience homelessness, and are passionate about providing comprehensive care to those living with both psychiatric and substance use diagnoses we want to hear from you!  

Apply now to join our team and make a positive impact in the lives of those who need it most. 

POSITION TITLE: Community Outreach Nurse / Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse
PROGRAM: Assertive Community Treatment Team
UNION: BCNU
SALARY: $40.21-$57.78 (BCNU Level 3 RN/RPN)
TYPE: Temporary until November 27, 2023, or until return of incumbent, Part-Time Position, 0.9 FTE
SCHEDULE: This position requires the person to work a combination of day (08:30-16:30) and evening (12:30-20:30) shifts and to work a share of weekends. Some On-call work may be required. Schedules are subject to change to meet operational requirements and client needs. Includes a 30 minute unpaid meal break
START DATE: As soon as possible

BENEFITS 

• Unlimited massage and physiotherapy. 
• Vision care, dental care, prescription drugs, Psychologist, life insurance, Naturopaths, Acupuncturists. 
• Guaranteed lifetime monthly pension when you retire. 
• 24-hour helpline, Life Coaching, Financial Coaching, Legal Advisory Services, Nutrition Counselling, and more. 

Pursuant to the Provincial Health Officer’s Order, the incumbent of this position is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will only consider applicants who are fully vaccinated, or who have received an exemption from the Provincial Health Office. Proof of either must be provided in advance of any offer of employment being made.

Transportation: Must has a clear driving record and Class 5 Drivers License (Learners and New drivers licenses are not sufficient) in order to qualify for a Modo account. Must be willing and able to drive between the Vancouver and Richmond communities.

To apply please include your resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position, in an email with the subject line of “job2022.280” to: Chelsea Bromley, Team Lead at the Assertive Community Treatment Team, at cbromley@raincityhousing.org

ABOUT US 

RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. Our mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities, and make change for people experiencing homelessness, mental health, trauma, and substance use issues. 

DIVERSITY 

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects this diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply. As we work towards building a diverse staff team, we are particularly seeking applicants who identify as being Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Trans people, Gender Diverse and Queer identified people. 

PROGRAM SUMMARY 

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidence-based transdisciplinary intensive mental health team where 80% of the work occur in the community. Support is provided by ACT clinician’s seven days a week and staff are closely involved in hospital admissions and discharges. The RainCity ACT team also provides housing opportunities for clients using a ‘housing first’ scattered site approach. Clients are offered rent supplements so they have the opportunity to live in the same kinds of permanent independent apartments that are typically available to people without mental illness, and the rent supplements are provided without requiring participation in psychiatric or substance use treatment. Self-determination, choice and harm reduction are at the centre of all considerations with respect to the provision of housing and support services. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

ACT nurses assess, identifies, plans, implements and evaluates the care required to assist ACT team clients in meeting their physical, social, spiritual and psychological needs. The Nurse works within the team’s interdisciplinary clinical framework to provide client centered and strengths based care in accordance with the CRNBC/CRPNBC Standards of Practice and consistent with the mission, vision and values and established policy and protocols of RainCity Housing and the ACT team.  

Many of our clients are certified under the Mental Health Act and knowledge of the Act and its implications and limitations is essential to working as an ACT nurse. 

The Nurse provides treatment services that are both inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness, addictions and/or chronic medical conditions and ensures integration and continuity across the care continuum. The Nurse establishes and maintains relationships with, and consults with community health centers, hospitals, housing providers and the interdisciplinary teams to provide appropriate treatment services based on best practices and client need. The Nurse performs duties such as, intake, mental and physical health and addictions assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, consultation with hospitals around care planning and discharge, wound care and medication administration.  

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
– Baccalaureate in Nursing or Health Sciences (Psychiatric Nursing).
– Current practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia (CRPNBC).
– Three (3) years’ recent related experience providing treatment services to individuals with mental health, addiction and chronic medical concerns,
– Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
– Valid class 5 BC Drivers License and acceptable drivers abstract. Will require the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge and Abilities
Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centred model
Broad knowledge of diagnoses, treatment and support resources in the areas of mental illness, substance use, physical health, including HIV and Hepatitis C.
Broad knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness and problematic substance use.
Knowledge of harm reduction principles and activities
Basic knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to client, including the Residential Tenancy ACT and the BC Mental Health Act.
Demonstrated understanding of oppression and marginalization, specifically as related to people with experience of a mental illness, addiction, or homelessness.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds in a downtown environment and be flexible and creative in providing services
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

CREATING A SAFER SPACE 

We are committed to making our organization a safer place for our staff, with steps taken to create space for learning and unlearning. RainCity’s department of Indigenous Services & Cultural Safety was created with the purpose to acknowledge the unique history and service needs of our Indigenous staff and tenants in respect to accessing culturally relevant and culturally sensitive care and support. RainCity’s Black Affinity Group was formed to provide support for Black staff by creating a safe space to support each other, network, debrief, and to heal from the impact of harm endured. Candidates are welcome to self-identifying in their cover letters as Black, First nations, Métis, or Inuit. 

RainCity Housing is a unionized workplace. Along with the union, we support the principles of the Human Rights Code of BC. We promote a workplace that treats both staff and the people accessing services with dignity and respect. All of our employees are expected to develop and exhibit skills to contribute to safety in the workplace, including demonstrating anti-racism knowledge and skills to support racialized communities, including knowledge of Canada’s historical and on-going colonialism and its impact on Indigenous peoples, as well as demonstrating anti-discrimination knowledge and skills to support equity seeking groups, including the 2SLGBTQA+ community, people who use drugs and alcohol, people living with mental health issues and sex workers. 

INCLUSIVITY AND SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DIFFERING ABILITIES 

In our efforts to provide a barrier-free workplace, we invite you to let us know of any adjustments or accommodations that might be needed for you to participate in the interview or selection process by sending an email to hr.inbox@raincityhousing.org. 

RainCity Housing wishes to acknowledge that we operate programs on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of the Xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh & səl̓ílwətaʔɬ Nations in so-called Vancouver, and the q̓íc̓əy̓,  qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, SEMYOME, shíshálh, ˈstɔːloʊ, sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ and qiqéyt Nations in the so-called Lower Mainland.

POSITION TITLE: Personal Care Aide
PROGRAMS: The Lux
UNION: BCGEU
SALARY: $30.64/hour (BCGEU grid 34) + $2.50/hour as a premium for night shifts.
POSITION TYPE: Casual Relief
SCHEDULE: This is a casual relief position. Casuals will be called in to work to cover vacancies as they arise. Our programs run 24/7 365 days a year. We offer day evening and over night shifts which are generally 8 hours in length.
START DATE: As soon as possible

Pursuant to the Provincial Health Officer’s Order, the incumbent of this position is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will only consider applicants who are fully vaccinated, or who have received an exemption from the Provincial Health Office. Proof of either must be provided in advance of any offer of employment being made.

To apply: please quote competition # job2022.242 in a subject line, include your resume with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position and email to: luxhiring@raincityhousing.org

ABOUT US:

“A home for every person” is a lofty goal. We believe it is 100% achievable and benefits all of us. And we are confident that if we all work together, we can achieve this goal sooner than we ever thought possible.

For more than three decades RainCity Housing created, implemented, and managed housing and support programs that sustain relationships, strengthen communities and make change for people experiencing homelessness and mental health, trauma and substance use issues, throughout BC’s lower mainland. We invite you to be a part of the change.

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects the diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

PROGRAM:

The Lux provides 92 units of supported housing to people who are coping with the realities of homelessness, substance use, and complex physical and mental health concerns. The Lux is staffed 24/7 by support workers, the building is monitored 24/7 by front desk staff at the main entrance.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Management Team or designate, the Personal Care Aide is responsible for providing assistance, support, and basic skill training to tenants in their living environment while encouraging independence, responsibility, and healthy lifestyle choices.  They will also have a focus on medication support, hygiene assistance, housekeeping, harm reduction and coordination of community resources. The Personal Care Aide will observe and document the program participants health condition and environment, reporting and addressing unsafe conditions, and provide support and guidance.

Qualifications:

Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and lived experience of mental illness / addiction/ homelessness; Minimum education and experience includes:

• Health Care Attendant Certificate, including registration in good standing with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry, or equivalent education/experience
• A minimum of two (2) years post-secondary education in mental health & addictions and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a similar setting with a mental health and addictions related agency, with responsibility for front line service delivery, crisis intervention, debriefing and support, conflict resolution and case planning or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Extensive working knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation approaches and services including individual service plan development and implementation and life skills training
• A solid background and knowledge of concurrent disorders with related work experience
• Two (2) years experience working with people with mental illness or those at risk of homelessness and a demonstrated commitment to promoting empowerment and individual/group advocacy
• Certificates in CPR, First Aid, and Food Safe,
• Satisfactory criminal record check
• Satisfactory result from a TB skin test
• Naloxone Training

Key Skills and Abilities – for supporting people receiving our services

• Ability to identify and work to increase program participant strengths
• Ability to respond to problematic behaviour using an understanding of the behaviour’s context and function
• Ability to work in a harm reduction environment which includes program participants suites, as well as familiarization with the principles of harm reduction.
• Ability to support life-skills
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise initiative and good judgment
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in program participants.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with program participants, staff and management and collateral service providers.
• Home management skills.
• Ability to instruct.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to resolve crisis situations effectively and safely
• Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to assist with medication support and to follow established policies and procedures.
• Advocacy skills.
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Concurrent Disorders including theories and methods.
• Knowledge of the bio-psychosocial addictions model, including stages of change and harm reduction.
• Basic sound knowledge of diagnoses, treatment and support resources in the areas of substance use, physical health, including HIV and Hepatitis C.
• Ability to work with program participants using hope-inducing strategies
• Knowledge of overdose prevention education
• Comfortable working in environments where pests may be present
• Demonstrates understanding of oppression and marginalization specifically related to the experience of women, mental health consumers and substance users, the Indigenous community, and other marginalized women

Being a Nurse with ACT means having an impact in our most vulnerable communities. Using a lens of harm-reduction and Housing First, you will join us in advocating for equity for the people we serve. If you have experience working with individuals who use drugs and/or experience homelessness, and are passionate about providing comprehensive care to those living with both psychiatric and substance use diagnoses we want to hear from you!  

Apply now to join our team and make a positive impact in the lives of those who need it most. 

POSITION TITLE: Community Outreach Nurse / Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse​
PROGRAM: Assertive Community Treatment Team​
UNION: BCGEU​
SALARY RANGE: $40.21-$57.78 (BCNU Level 3 RN/RPN)​​
TYPE: Temporary until July 7, 2023, or until return of incumbent, Part-Time Position, 0.9 FTE ​
SCHEDULE: This position requires the person to work a combination of day (08:30-16:30) and evening (12:30-20:30) shifts and to work a share of weekends. Some On-call work may be required. Schedules are subject to change to meet operational requirements and client needs. Includes a 30 minute unpaid meal break​
START DATE: As soon as possible

BENEFITS 

• Unlimited massage and physiotherapy. 
• Vision care, dental care, prescription drugs, Psychologist, life insurance, Naturopaths, Acupuncturists. 
• Guaranteed lifetime monthly pension when you retire. 
• 24-hour helpline, Life Coaching, Financial Coaching, Legal Advisory Services, Nutrition Counselling, and more. ​

Pursuant to the Provincial Health Officer’s Order, the incumbent of this position is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will only consider applicants who are fully vaccinated, or who have received an exemption from the Provincial Health Office. Proof of either must be provided in advance of any offer of employment being made. 

Transportation: Must has a clear driving record and Class 5 Drivers License (Learners and New drivers licenses are not sufficient) in order to qualify for a Modo account. Must be willing and able to drive between the Vancouver and Richmond communities. ​

To apply please include your resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position, in an email with the subject line of “job2022.156” to: Chelsea Bromley, Program Manager at the Assertive Community Treatment Team​, at cbromley@raincityhousing.org​

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ABOUT US 

RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. Our mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities, and make change for people experiencing homelessness, mental health, trauma, and substance use issues. 

DIVERSITY 

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects this diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply. As we work towards building a diverse staff team, we are particularly seeking applicants who identify as being Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Trans people, Gender Diverse and Queer identified people. 

PROGRAM SUMMARY 

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidence-based transdisciplinary intensive mental health team where 80% of the work occur in the community. Support is provided by ACT clinician’s seven days a week and staff are closely involved in hospital admissions and discharges. The RainCity ACT team also provides housing opportunities for clients using a ‘housing first’ scattered site approach. Clients are offered rent supplements so they have the opportunity to live in the same kinds of permanent independent apartments that are typically available to people without mental illness, and the rent supplements are provided without requiring participation in psychiatric or substance use treatment. Self-determination, choice and harm reduction are at the centre of all considerations with respect to the provision of housing and support services. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

ACT nurses assess, identifies, plans, implements and evaluates the care required to assist ACT team clients in meeting their physical, social, spiritual and psychological needs. The Nurse works within the team’s interdisciplinary clinical framework to provide client centered and strengths based care in accordance with the CRNBC/CRPNBC Standards of Practice and consistent with the mission, vision and values and established policy and protocols of RainCity Housing and the ACT team.  

Many of our clients are certified under the Mental Health Act and knowledge of the Act and its implications and limitations is essential to working as an ACT nurse. 

The Nurse provides treatment services that are both inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness, addictions and/or chronic medical conditions and ensures integration and continuity across the care continuum. The Nurse establishes and maintains relationships with, and consults with community health centers, hospitals, housing providers and the interdisciplinary teams to provide appropriate treatment services based on best practices and client need. The Nurse performs duties such as, intake, mental and physical health and addictions assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, consultation with hospitals around care planning and discharge, wound care and medication administration.  

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
– Baccalaureate in Nursing or Health Sciences (Psychiatric Nursing).
– Current practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia (CRPNBC).
– Three (3) years’ recent related experience providing treatment services to individuals with mental health, addiction and chronic medical concerns,
– Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
– Valid class 5 BC Drivers License and acceptable drivers abstract. Will require the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge and Abilities
Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centred model
Broad knowledge of diagnoses, treatment and support resources in the areas of mental illness, substance use, physical health, including HIV and Hepatitis C.
Broad knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness and problematic substance use.
Knowledge of harm reduction principles and activities
Basic knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to client, including the Residential Tenancy ACT and the BC Mental Health Act.
Demonstrated understanding of oppression and marginalization, specifically as related to people with experience of a mental illness, addiction, or homelessness.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds in a downtown environment and be flexible and creative in providing services
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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CREATING A SAFER SPACE 

We are committed to making our organization a safer place for our staff, with steps taken to create space for learning and unlearning. RainCity’s department of Indigenous Services & Cultural Safety was created with the purpose to acknowledge the unique history and service needs of our Indigenous staff and tenants in respect to accessing culturally relevant and culturally sensitive care and support. RainCity’s Black Affinity Group was formed to provide support for Black staff by creating a safe space to support each other, network, debrief, and to heal from the impact of harm endured. Candidates are welcome to self-identifying in their cover letters as Black, First nations, Métis, or Inuit. 

RainCity Housing is a unionized workplace. Along with the union, we support the principles of the Human Rights Code of BC. We promote a workplace that treats both staff and the people accessing services with dignity and respect. All of our employees are expected to develop and exhibit skills to contribute to safety in the workplace, including demonstrating anti-racism knowledge and skills to support racialized communities, including knowledge of Canada’s historical and on-going colonialism and its impact on Indigenous peoples, as well as demonstrating anti-discrimination knowledge and skills to support equity seeking groups, including the 2SLGBTQA+ community, people who use drugs and alcohol, people living with mental health issues and sex workers. 

INCLUSIVITY AND SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DIFFERING ABILITIES 

In our efforts to provide a barrier-free workplace, we invite you to let us know of any adjustments or accommodations that might be needed for you to participate in the interview or selection process by sending an email to hr.inbox@raincityhousing.org. 

RainCity Housing wishes to acknowledge that we operate programs on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of the Xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh & səl̓ílwətaʔɬ Nations in so-called Vancouver, and the q̓íc̓əy̓,  qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, SEMYOME, shíshálh, ˈstɔːloʊ, sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ and qiqéyt Nations in the so-called Lower Mainland.

POSITION TITLE: Personal Care Aide
PROGRAM: Lux
UNION: BCGEU
SALARY: $30.64/hour (BCGEU grid 34) + $2.50/hour as a premium for night shifts.
START DATE: As soon as possible

Pursuant to the Provincial Health Officer’s Order, the incumbent of this position is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will only consider applicants who are fully vaccinated, or who have received an exemption from the Provincial Health Office. Proof of either must be provided in advance of any offer of employment being made.

• job2022.240: Personal Care Aide, Lux, Casual Ongoing, 0.4 FTE- Saturday-Sunday 3:30pm-11:30pm

To apply please include your resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position, in an email with the subject line indicating which of the specific competition #’s you are applying for, to luxhiring@raincityhousing.org

ABOUT US

RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities and make change for people experiencing homelessness and mental health, trauma and substance use issues. We invite you to be a part of the change.

DIVERSITY

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects the diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Management Team or designate, the Personal Care Aide is responsible for providing assistance, support, and basic skill training to tenants in their living environment while encouraging independence, responsibility, and healthy lifestyle choices.  They will also have a focus on medication support, hygiene assistance, housekeeping, harm reduction and coordination of community resources. The Personal Care Aide will observe and document the program participants health condition and environment, reporting and addressing unsafe conditions, and provide support and guidance.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Lux provides 92 units of supported housing to people who are coping with the realities of homelessness, substance use, and complex physical and mental health concerns. The Lux is staffed 24/7 by support workers, the building is monitored 24/7 by front desk staff at the main entrance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and lived experience of mental illness / addiction/ homelessness; Minimum education and experience includes:

• Health Care Attendant Certificate, including registration in good standing with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry, or equivalent education/experience
• A minimum of two (2) years post-secondary education in mental health & addictions and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a similar setting with a mental health and addictions related agency, with responsibility for front line service delivery, crisis intervention, debriefing and support, conflict resolution and case planning or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Extensive working knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation approaches and services including individual service plan development and implementation and life skills training
• A solid background and knowledge of concurrent disorders with related work experience
• Two (2) years experience working with people with mental illness or those at risk of homelessness and a demonstrated commitment to promoting empowerment and individual/group advocacy
• Certificates in CPR, First Aid, and Food Safe,
• Satisfactory criminal record check
• Satisfactory result from a TB skin test
• Naloxone Training

Key Skills and Abilities – for supporting people receiving our services

• Ability to identify and work to increase program participant strengths
• Ability to respond to problematic behaviour using an understanding of the behaviour’s context and function
• Ability to work in a harm reduction environment which includes program participants suites, as well as familiarization with the principles of harm reduction.
• Ability to support life-skills
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise initiative and good judgment
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in program participants.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with program participants, staff and management and collateral service providers.
• Home management skills.
• Ability to instruct.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to resolve crisis situations effectively and safely
• Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to assist with medication support and to follow established policies and procedures.
• Advocacy skills.
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Concurrent Disorders including theories and methods.
• Knowledge of the bio-psychosocial addictions model, including stages of change and harm reduction.
• Basic sound knowledge of diagnoses, treatment and support resources in the areas of substance use, physical health, including HIV and Hepatitis C.
• Ability to work with program participants using hope-inducing strategies
• Knowledge of overdose prevention education
• Comfortable working in environments where pests may be present
• Demonstrates understanding of oppression and marginalization specifically related to the experience of women, mental health consumers and substance users, the Indigenous community, and other marginalized women