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community mental health worker

community mental health worker

JAZ Community Support LimitedLower Sackville, NS, CA
24 days ago
Salary
CA$25.19 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 40 hours per week
  • Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
  • Experience : Will train
  • or equivalent experience
  • 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

    • Community agency
    • Various locations
    • Tasks

    • Prepare reports or case histories
    • 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
    • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

    • Mandt System training
    • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
    • Cultural Awareness Training
    • Medication Administration Certificate
    • First Aid Certificate
    • CPR Certificate
    • Food Safety Certificate
    • Target audience

    • Persons with an intellectual disability
    • Persons with mental health disabilities
    • Persons with physical disabilities
    • Computer and technology knowledge

    • Electronic mail
    • MS Office
    • Security and safety

    • Criminal record check
    • Driving record check (abstract)
    • Transportation / travel information

    • Own vehicle
    • Valid driver's licence
    • Work conditions and physical capabilities

    • Ability to work independently
    • Work under pressure
    • 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 currently legally able to work in Canada?
    • Health benefits

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

    • Group insurance benefits
    • Life insurance
    • Mileage paid
    • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
    • Other benefits

    • Learning / training paid by employer
    • Other benefits
    • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
    • Team building opportunities
    • Parking available
    • Travel insurance
    • Wellness program