Mental Health Worker - White Rock, Canada - Options Community Services

Options Community Services

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White Rock, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

We're Hiring

MENTAL HEALTH WORKER

Posting Requisition _22220 _
Program _Housing and Mental Health _

Job Type _Permanent, Part-time _
Location _White Rock, BC _

Hours of work _32 hours per week _
Closing Date _Open Until Filled _

Tue-Fri (3:00 pm
11:00 pm)_

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 & 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.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assists clients in the residence and in the community to encourage them to function more independently.

Develops knowledge of local resources/activities. 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.

Distribute and administer medications safely in accordance with medication policies and procedures.
Participate in care/recovery planning with clients and/mental health clinical team.
Provides community based Psychosocial rehabilitation services by identifying and supporting clients in accessing

and developing links into community programs and services.

Assists clients to identify and gain access to formal and informal community supports such as leisure,

vocational, educational services through active community integration, providing community services
resources.

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. 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 assist with laundry services, including housekeeping/tiding suite, along with other hospitality
services Facilitate and engage in physical, recreational, and educational activities with clients. May assist
clients with attending appointments by either providing transportation when necessary or teaching
transportation routes/methods as required.

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.

Observes and records the physical and mental health status of clients and take necessary action.

_ We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce_ Posted: 23-Jan-17

We're Hiring

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 regarding 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.