QUALIFICATIONS :
Education, Training And Experience
Baccalaureate Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution. Eligible for registration with the appropriate Health Regulatory College and / or licensing body.
- Two (2) years' recent related experience in areas requiring frequent crisis intervention and risk assessment, understanding of mental health and substance use issues;
- psychiatric and suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention and response techniques and strategies, knowledge of available programs and services;
knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act, Child Protection legislation, Infants Act; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Drivers' License.
Skills And Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to organize, coordinate, and prioritize own work.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in partnership with other disciplines as part of a collaborative team
- Demonstrated and proven interpersonal and clinical skills, including crisis intervention, stabilization and de-escalation
- Demonstrated critical thinking and collaborative problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
- Ability to work and make decisions under pressure
- Ability to work professionally and effectively with complex / at-risk clients
- Demonstrated ability in completion of documentation that is in compliance with professional, agency and legalrequirements
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, manage aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques
- Ability to interact with others effectively, often in highly charged emotional states.
- Ability to operate a personal computer with a variety of windows based software and other office equipment
Child & Youth Outreach Counsellor
Two (2) years' recent related experience in areas requiring frequent crisis intervention and risk assessment, understanding of mental health and substance use issues; psychiatric and suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention and response techniques and strategies, knowledge of available programs...
Child Youth Worker- Community Outreach
Core Responsibilities Ensure the supported child’s rights and choices are respected and advocate as needed Interact effectively with children we support Empower the children we support to be full citizens of their community Participate in the development, implementation, and documentation of P...
Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant will report to the Director of Public Practice. We are seeking an energetic professional with a strong work ethic to join our team! This position provides complex and confidential administrative support to the entire firm. Typing, filing, financial statement printing and...
S2425-125 - Senior Administrative Assistant - Elementary/Middle School
Senior Administrative Assistant - Elementary/Middle, Denman Island Community School, 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday. ...
Enhanced Personal Support Worker - eHomeCare Program
We are looking for energetic and dedicated Personal Support Workers to help patients in our community, with activities of daily living. Valid certificate as a Personal Support Worker or Internationally Trained Nurse or enrollment in a Nursing program. Providing quality, integrated care through direc...
Executive Administrative Assistant
Executive Administrative AssistantVancouver, BCIn-Office Our client, one of Vancouver's largest independent wealth management firms, has a rare opportunity for an Executive Administrative Assistant to join their team. ...
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW (Full or Part Time)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of California. ...
Administrative Assistant
Working closely with Team Executives as well as other support functions to provide proactive and effective general administrative assistance across a diverse range of tasks. You have at least 1 year experience within a Admin Assistant or Head of Administration role, ideally within the IT industry. ...
CW24-30 Youth Care Worker
Rocky Mountain) is now accepting external applications for: Youth Care Worker Permanent, part-time (26. Effective August 28, 2024 The Youth Care Worker works with individual or group(s) of students requiring behaviour supports/interventions. Youth Care Workers will work under the direction of a teac...
Community Support Worker
Support the individual with dignity, respect and provide emotional support. Experience in community living desirable. Teach and develop self-esteem in the individual by assisting him/her to develop to his /her maximum level of independence in self-care, personal safety, household and community livin...