Mental Health Support Worker - Lower Sackville, Canada - Metro Community Living

Metro Community Living
Metro Community Living
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Lower Sackville, Canada

2 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

Work Term:
Casual


  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 2 to 48 hours per week
  • Education: College, CEGEP or other nonuniversity certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • Experience: Will train
- or equivalent experience


Work setting:


  • Group home
  • Work in employer's/client's home
  • Urban area

Tasks:


  • Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Implement life skills workshops
  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and halfway houses
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
  • Provide personal care

Supervision:


  • 34 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:


  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • Medication Administration Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
  • Food Safety Certificate

Target audience:


  • Persons with an intellectual disability
  • Persons with mental health disabilities
  • Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety:


  • Criminal record check
  • Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information:


  • Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities:


  • Fastpaced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding

Weight handling:


  • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability:


  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Team player

Screening questions:


  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Workplace information:


  • On the road job

Financial benefits:


  • As per collective agreement

Other benefits:


  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Team building opportunities
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