Mental Health Support Worker - Dartmouth, Canada - Metro Community Housing Association

Metro Community Housing Association

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Dartmouth, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

ABOUT US

Metro Community Housing Association is a non-profit, community-based agency that provides support to persons living with mental illness. MCHA operates residential settings throughout Halifax and Dartmouth under the umbrella of Department of Community Services and has grown to 15 locations following the opening of our newest home in 2021. Established in 1974, MCHA manages small option homes, group homes, complex care homes, a community transition house, and residential care facility. We also offer supported apartment services to those participants living independently.

WHY MCHA
We hire and support amazing humans. MCHA promotes an environment that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive of diversity.

Our agency offers a rewarding career in the human services field, where employees can develop meaningful relationships with participants and make a positive impact in their daily lives.

POSITION OVERVIEW
We are hiring multiple Complex Care Casual Support Workers to join our two homes in Dartmouth. The Complex Care Casuals will support participants who have multifaceted mental health and behaviour needs. This role is responsible for effective and appropriate verbal and physical crisis interventions.

Our work schedule operates on a 24/7 basis; staff in these homes work mainly 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and overnight awake shifts.

If you are someone who maintains resiliency during challenging times, you might be the right fit for our team.

Areas of Responsibility:

Participant's emotional and physical wellbeing
Team support and safety
Implementation of programming and behaviour plans
Facilitation of community access and meaningful community activities
Collaboration with support professionals
Encouraging family/other support network involvement
Verbal and physical crisis intervention, including physical containments
Medication management
Providing personal care as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Diploma in Human Services
OR postsecondary education in Psychology, Sociology, or other human services required
Minimum 6 monthsexperience supporting individuals with disabilities and longterm mental health concerns required
Demonstrated ability to support individuals using a traumainformed, humanistic approach
Must be willing and able to follow through on a certified physical crisis intervention model
Must be able to work a rotational schedule, with awake overnight shifts
Must successfully complete mandatory training, including physical containment training, as a condition of employment

Additional Assets:

Experience supporting persons with Borderline Personality Disorder and/or Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Demonstrated experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated experience implementing support plans
Demonstrated experience facilitating community inclusion
Access to a reliable vehicle and the appropriate level of insurance for transporting participants

Personal Attributes:

Strong communication skills, both verbal and nonverbal
Well developed deescalation strategies
Compassionate, supportive, and empathetic
Critical thinker, reflective, and calm under pressure
Assertive selfstarter with effective coping skills
Ability to adapt to participant needs, with solution focused problemsolving
Views constructive feedback as an opportunity to learn and grow
Understands and implements direction and instruction, including specific behaviour modification approaches
Willingness to change their approach rather than change the participant
Understanding that behaviours can get worse before they get better

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
Standard First Aid/CPR certification (Level C)
Food Handlers training
Ability to promptly complete 'Phase 1' complex care training, including inperson and online sessions with external trainers
Ability to complete core competency training, recertifications, and other courses as required during course of employment

The starting rate for this position is $17.57/hour, plus 4% vacation pay. Once all 'Phase 1' mandatory training has been successfully completed, the rate increases to $21.57/hour. Other perks include casual dress code and free parking.

Job Type:
Casual

Salary:
$21.57 per hour

Schedule: