Community Mental Health Worker (Temp PT)

Coast Mental Health • Maple Ridge, BC

50d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Community Mental Health Worker is responsible for the day-to-day running of support and advocacy services, social, recreational, volunteer, and food programs. This role also ensures the safety and welfare of participants by applying the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation practices, in line with the mission, objectives, and policies of Coast Mental Health.

Requirements

• Diploma in Community Social Service or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience or other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work
• Recent, related experience of two years
• Class 5 - BCDL
• Certificates in First Aid + CPR (upon hire)
• WHMIS (upon hire)
• Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Clearance (upon hire)
• Knowledge of housing issues local and community resources
• 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 to work with individuals who are marginalized, under served and who may be at risk of homelessness or homeless.
• Demonstrated ability working with individuals living with substance misuse issues and or an untreated mental illness.
• Understanding of a trauma informed approach
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation practices
• Knowledge of program policy and procedures
• Knowledge and proficiency in relevant software
• Ability to work with clients living with mental illness
• A good understanding of the issues related to meeting basic needs of food, clothing, shelter.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups.
• Some knowledge of the criminal justice system

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day to day running of the support and advocacy services
• Responsible for social, recreational, volunteer and food programs
• Ensuring safety and welfare of participants in program by use of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation practices and in line with the mission, objectives and policies of Coast Mental Health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree