Mental Health Worker - Surrey, Canada - Options Community Services

Options Community Services

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Surrey, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

We're Hiring

MENTAL HEALTH WORKER

Posting Requisition _ _
Program _Assisted Living Program _
- (Blair House) _

Job Type _Regular, Part-time _
Location _Surrey, BC _

Hours of work _12 hours per week _
Closing Date _April 30, 2024 _
- (Sat & Sun, 8 am - 2 pm)
This position requires union membership. Compensation is in accordance with Grid 11 of the BCGEU Collective

Agreement ($ $31.61)
Options Community Services is a non-profit registered charity providing social services primarily in Surrey, Delta, White

Rock and Langley. We believe in helping people help themselves. We believe in collaborating with individuals, businesses,

community groups and government to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community.

The Housing and Mental health program provides residential care and rehabilitation to individuals with mental health

challenges in a stable and supportive living environment. The programs provide a range of assisted living services,

including mediation administration and support, and PSR programming. The program helps individuals develop and/or

maintain their social and life skills, and work towards the highest level of independence possible.

The Mental Health Worker will be responsible for assisting mental health clients with various levels of medication

administration, providing support and assistance with psychosocial activities & assistance with activities of daily living.

Our Assisted Living Program will focus on providing Psychosocial Rehabilitation to clients with emphasis on promoting

recovery, successful community integration and satisfactory quality of life.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assists clients in the residence and in the community to encourage them to function more independently.
Distribute and administer medications safely in accordance with medication policies and procedures.
Fostering a team approach to ensure the client has access to the tools and resources to achieve their goals as

outlined in their recovery care plan

Monitors clients' wellbeing.
Observes and records the physical and mental health status of clients and take necessary action.
Respond to emergency incidents and call appropriate authorities (ex. 911)
Advocates for and with the clients to encourage them to maintain their rights and dignity.
Makes recommendations with regard to the development of the program and participates in program

evaluations.

Collaborates with team members and other professionals as needed.
Liaises with other community services, programs and organizations
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with other staff, volunteers, and clients
Maintain professional growth and keep up to date on trends related to the responsibilities of the position
Facilitates and may engage in physical, recreational and educational activities with client.
Able to recognize, analyze and strategize around potential emergency situations. Reports problems to supervisor

and or proper authorities.

Provides accurate reports and log notes on clients' progress. Reports on clients' progress made towards goals

and objectives as required.

_We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce_ Posted: April 9, 2024

We're Hiring

Reports and addresses health and safety issues/concerns as they arise
Light housekeeping and cleaning duties.

QUALIFICATIONS
**Education, Training, and Experience: - Bachelor's Degree in related field or a related combination of education and experience (Mental Health

Worker/Residential Care Aide certificate/training)

Current Level I First Aid certificate required
FoodSafe Certificate required
Medication Administration Certificate (asset)
Unrestricted Class 5 Drivers License
Access to a reliable vehicle for business use
Lived experience relevant to the service setting is considered an asset.

**Skills and Abilities: - Good organization, time, and general management skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Firm understanding of harm reduction approach and its implementation in a communitybased setting.
Demonstrated ability in crisis deescalation skills applied in a team setting.
Demonstrated ability working with individuals living with substance misuse issues and or an untreated mental

illness.