Mental Health Worker - Simcoe, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Branch

Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Branch
Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Branch
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Simcoe, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Work Term:
Temporary


  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Education: College, CEGEP or other nonuniversity certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment:


  • Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
  • Socioeconomic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)

Work setting:


  • Group home
  • Mental health institution, facility or clinic
  • Social service or charity agency

Tasks:


  • Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and halfway houses
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:


  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • Mental health first aid Certificate
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Food Safety Certificate

Target audience:


  • Persons with mental health disabilities

Computer and technology knowledge:


  • Electronic mail
  • MS Office

Area of work experience:


  • Community service organization

Security and safety:


  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information:


  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities:


  • Attention to detail

Weight handling:


  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability:


  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Values and ethics
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player
  • Organized

Screening questions:


  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Financial benefits:


  • As per collective agreement
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