mental health workerJAZ Community Support Limited • Dartmouth, NS, CA

mental health worker

JAZ Community Support Limited • Dartmouth, NS, CA

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

Job description

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 84 hours bi-weekly
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)

Work setting

Work in employer's/client's home
Community agency

Tasks

Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
Perform administrative tasks
Implement life skills workshops
Housekeeping activities
Food preparation
Provide suicide and crisis intervention
Resolve conflict situations
Implement behaviour management programs
Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
Assist clients/guests with special needs
Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Provide personal care

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Mandt System training
Cultural Awareness Training
Medication Administration Certificate
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Food Safety Certificate

Target audience

Males
Persons with an intellectual disability
Persons with mental health disabilities

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Ability to work independently
Physically demanding
Attention to detail

Weight handling

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

Accurate
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Values and ethics
Client focus
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Team player
Organized

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Employment terms options

Shift
Night

Employment terms options

Day
Weekend

Health benefits

Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

Free parking available
Other benefits
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Team building opportunities
Travel insurance

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