This is a great opportunity to gain flexible and impactful employmentwhile supporting individuals in your community.
Cool Aid operates 3 Shelters and 14 Supportive Housing sites within the Greater Victoria area, supporting folks who are or may be vulnerably housed. Casual staff are trained at a variety of sites based on need, with the opportunity to work across all sites.
The Mental Health Worker provides a variety of housing and shelter services including case planning, programming for clients, assisting with daily physical and emotional supports, responding to overdoses, administering first aid and Naloxone, accepting referrals, registering, orienting, and advocating for clients who are vulnerably housed or experiencing homelessness. We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in working with clients that may have been vulnerably housed in the past.
In this role, you will work collaboratively with your team to advocate for clients and provide them with client-centred support, including linking them in with 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.
Please note: For the Casual Mental Health Worker position, the minimum availability required is 5 shifts per month (7 in July, August, and December), including at least 2 awake overnight shifts monthly.
Qualifications
Education
Experience
Requirements
Job Information
In compliance with OHS and WorkSafe regulations, staff may be supplied with and required to wear a half-mask respirator while performing task-specific duties, at specific sites.
Casual Mental Health Worker • Victoria BC None, CA
Join our mission as a Mental Health Worker, providing crucial support to individuals facing housing challenges.Engage in hands-on advocacy and receive high-quality in-house training for your profes... Show more
A supportive community organization is seeking a Casual Support Worker in Victoria, BC, to assist residents in a structured environment.Responsibilities include conducting rounds, maintaining docum... Show more
Step into a pivotal role as an Experienced Mental Health Nurse.Provide specialized outpatient care to adults, focusing on occupational mental health and deployment-related challenges.This position ... Show more
Shelter Support Worker – Harrison Place (Temporary Full Time).Provides referrals, support, guidance, and problem solving to residents and crisis line callers.Assists and supports clients to identif... Show more
Help residents rebuild their lives as a Crisis Intervention Shelter Support Worker at Harrison Place.This temporary full-time role emphasizes emotional support and program implementation for client... Show more
Join as a compassionate Residence Worker dedicated to supporting clients facing diverse challenges.Play a vital role in enhancing the lives of residents through empowerment and safety measures.This... Show more
Life Redesign Coach- Casual (Support Worker).Casual Life Redesign Coach Victoria, BC, CA.Casual (Weekends, Evenings and Nights).Join our team to make a difference to British Columbians after brain ... Show more
The Mental Health Worker provides support services to adults with low income, including harm reduction, crisis intervention, and daily living assistance. Show more
Serve as a Harm Reduction Mental Health Worker, focusing on client advocacy and support.Implement harm reduction strategies while working various shifts to accommodate community needs.In this casua... Show more
Provides support services, advocacy, and housing for individuals with mental health issues, disabilities, or substance use issues, including medication administration and crisis intervention. Show more
Job Title: Casual Support Worker.Company: John Howard Society of Victoria.Location: In Person, Victoria, BC.Number of positions: Multiple for Spring 2026.Open availabilities for weekend, day shifts... Show more
Posted Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Expires Friday, April 2, 2027 at 9:59 AM.Connective is a dynamic non-profit organization that provides innovative programming in the social services s... Show more
BILINGUAL (French & English) SOCIAL WORKER.Casual, Fixed Term Contract: Up to 16hrs/week.Location: Remote (anywhere in Canada) .This position will assist in supporting persons living with lung canc... Show more
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.The Mental Health Worker provides a vari... Show more
Reporting to the Site Supervisor and Team Lead, the Housing / Shelter Support Worker participates directly in identifying clients’ problems, needs and risks.Plans and conducts individual counsellin... Show more
Support worker assisting with harm reduction, providing support to participants, and maintaining a positive environment. Show more
Posted Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Expires Friday, April 2, 2027 at 9:59 AM Connective is a dynamic non-profit organization that provides innovative programming in the social services ... Show more
A community-focused health organization in Victoria is seeking a Mental Health and Addiction Worker.This role involves supporting clients through harm-reduction principles and providing emotional, ... Show more
Mental Health and Addiction Worker.Victoria, BC, CA – The Harbour, Victoria.Schedule may change with two weeks’ notice.Probationary/qualifying period: 488 hours with interim and final reviews.Night... Show more
Mental Health Advocacy & Community Engagement Volunteer.WITH CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, VICTORIA BRANCH.Canadian Mental Health Association, Victoria Branch works to promote mental health a... Show more
