Program Assistant - Norfolk County, Canada - CAMHS - Community Addiction and Mental Health Services of Haldimand and Norfolk

CAMHS - Community Addiction and Mental Health Services of Haldimand and Norfolk

Verified Company

Norfolk County, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

POSTING NUMBER:

POSTING DATE:
February 14, 2024

RATE OF PAY:
$20.79-$24.20

POSITION TITLE:
Program Assistant

PROGRAM:
Wellness and Recovery Centre

POSITION STATUS:
Full Time

REPORTS TO:
Clinical Service Manager

EMPLOYEE GROUP:
Non-Union

HOURS OF WORK:
35/Week

LOCATION:
Wellness and Recovery Centre

QUALIFICATIONS:

Diploma in Social Services with a valid membership the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service

Workers

Personal, lived experience with mental illness, willing to selfidentify and share experience of recovery
Successful completion of Peer Support training program (OPDI or recognized program) or willing to train
Ability to role model competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills maturity gained through life experience
Assess and manage risk safely and effectively
Current first aid / CPR training or willing to obtain
ASIST trained or willing to obtain
Knowledge of community resources and systems
Willingness to work flexible hours
Valid class G driver's licence and access to reliable vehicle required
Competency in standard corporate software (Microsoft Office
Word, Excel, Outlook), capabilities in data entries and

searches

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Strong time management skills and ability to communicate effectively
Critical thinking and problemsolving skills
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and other agencies in the community
Basic understanding of all relevant legislation including

PHIPA

RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Duties include, but are not limited to)

Facilitation and participation in the daily operations of the mental health dropin program(s)
Provision of Peer Support, education, coaching, and mentoring with individuals on a onetoone and/or in group situations
Support and guide individuals and groups regarding activities of daily living
Development, organization and leadership of individual and group social/recreational and psychoeducational

activities/groups

Participate in the development, promotion and delivery of community outreach and education events
Maintenance of applicable program statistics
Support student learning
Awareness and participation in local community and regional partnerships
Participation in mandatory training
Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends

TO APPLY:

POSTING CLOSING DATES:
All positions will comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, Goals and Objectives of Community Addiction

and Mental Health Services of Haldimand and Norfolk (CAMHS)

partnering for Mental Health and Addiction Wellness

In order to ensure equal opportunities during the recruitment and selection process, CAMHS provides accommodations for

applicants with disabilities, upon request.

CAMHS THANKS ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST.

PLEASE NOTE, ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED

Salary:
$20.79-$24.20 per hour

Benefits: