Community Mental Health Worker Full-time - New Westminster, Canada - Fraserside

Fraserside

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New Westminster, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
**POSTING #86-MH-2023

Job Title:
Community Mental Health Worker

Program:
Peterson Place - Surrey**
Classification: Standard Grid level 1- Adult, Youth & Child Worker

Rate of Pay:
$29.16 per hour; increments as per Collective Agreement

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide support for residents who have mental health concerns by facilitating individualized goal
- oriented treatment/recovery plans which are based on a psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery model
approach.***
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Diploma in a related human/social service field and one year recent related experience,

or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Knowledge of and commitment to the principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and the Recovery

Model

Experience working with clients who are struggling with substance use, mental and spiritual

wellness, poverty and homelessness and strong skills in working with a multi-barrier population
while maintaining appropriate boundaries

Strong understanding of oppression and marginalization, specifically related to people living with

mental health and substance use issues; Sound knowledge of established and emerging practices
for urban populations with complex needs related to mental health, substance use and
homelessness

Knowledge of concurrent disorders and community resources an asset
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with family members, support networks, team members,

- the community and other mental health service providers

Demonstrated skills in planning, decision making, coaching and human relations such as a genuine

- concern and respect for mental health clients

Demonstrated ability and commitment to working effectively with diverse populations
Valid First Aid/CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification
Working knowledge of MS Office; familiarity with an electronic case management system is

- preferred

Successful Criminal Record Check

HOURS OF WORK:
This is a regular Full-time position working 40 hours/week Monday - Friday

(4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.). Start and finish times may vary somewhat and flexibility with hours of work may
be required to meet the program needs as determined by the Program Supervisor.

This position is open to applicants of all genders. This position requires Union Membership. In order to
ensure safety of the persons served and colleagues, programs require Covid vaccination. Proof of
vaccination status will be required for successful applicants for this position.

Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and resume,
quote posting number, provide an
may assist the Society in arriving at a hiring decision.

DATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSTED:30 November 2023**
DATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CLOSED:07 December 2023**
Fraserside is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest in Fraserside. Only those
**selected for an interview will be contacted.