Mental Health Worker - Surrey, Canada - Options Community Services

Options Community Services

Verified Company

Surrey, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We're Hiring

Mental Health Worker Assisted Living

Posting:
Casual - On Call
22221
ProgramsVariable Shifts available

24 hour

Options Community Services Society
We are 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.

We envision a healthy community as a safe and clean environment where we all have a sense of belonging. It is a

place where each of us has the opportunity to work and learn, and to develop and realize goals that are meaningful

and fulfilling.

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 & providing

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.

HIGHLIGHTS OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists clients in the residence and in the community to encourage them to function more
independently. Develops knowledge of local resources/activities and assists clients in gaining access to
community supports such as leisure, vocational and educational services. Makes referrals to other
programs and resources if required.

Works in collaboration with the Mental Health Clinical Team, which includes Case Manager, Psychiatrist,
Pharmacist and other health care professionals. 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

Participate in care/recovery planning with clients and/mental health clinical team while providing
community based Psycho social rehabilitation services by identifying and supporting clients in accessing
and developing links into community programs and services

Monitors clients' well-being. Assists clients with activities of daily living such as, but not limited to,
appointments reminders, assist to facilitate public transportation, medication management, attending
medical appointments, providing reminders for personal hygiene & grooming. Depending on clients'
needs and abilities, worker may provide assistance with laundry services, including housekeeping/tiding
suite, along with other hospitality services Facilitate and engage in physical, recreational and
educational activities with clients.

Evaluates clients on an ongoing basis and develops plans and strategies to meet client's needs. Also
ensures that the client actively participates and engages in the program expectations and recovery plan.
Advocating for and with the clients to encourage them to maintain their rights and dignity.

Able to recognize, analyze and strategize around potential emergencies. Reports problems to supervisor

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NOTE:
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_Applicants not selected for an interview will not necessarily be notified

_Posted:
23-Jan-17

Options Community Services Society is an equal opportunity employer***committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

and or proper authorities. Reports and addresses health and safety issues/concerns as they arise

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

Makes recommendations with regard to the development of the program and participates in program
evaluations.

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

Unrestricted Class 5 Drivers License

Assets:

Access to a reliable vehicle for business use

Lived experience relevant to the service setting

Medication Administration Certificate

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Good organization, time and general management skills.

Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and observe/recognize changes in clients.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Firm understanding of harm reduction approach and its implementation in a community based setting.

Demonstrated ability in crisis de-escalation skills applied in a team setting

Demonstrated ability working with individuals living with substance misuse issues and or an untreated
mental illness.

Understanding of a trauma informed approach and psychosocial rehabilitation practices

Ability to work with clients living with mental illness.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

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