Community Mental Health Worker- PT Nights
About The Position
This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – Emmaus Place and Mathias Place. In this role, you will work to make a difference in the lives of tenants living at Emmaus Place and Mathias Place. Provide tenants with primary case management and community resources. Services to tenants include assessment & planning. Provide crisis prevention and intervention and supportive counseling. Demonstrate commitment to the Good Shepherd mission values of Hospitality, Responsibility, Availability, Adaptability, Quality and Dignity. Responsible for participating in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, procedures, and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations to minimize risk to clients, staff and others as well as to the property of the Good Shepherd.
Requirements
- A post-secondary education in social or health services
- A minimum of three years' experience in mental health, and concurrent disorders is required
- 'Recovery orientation' and 'consumer driven' style of practice is essential
- Possess the ability to work independently and think creatively
- CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required
- Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
- Observe all health and safety rules and work in compliance with the provisions of the occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations
Nice To Haves
- Ability to speak French and/or other languages considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Provide tenants with primary case management and community resources
- Services to tenants include assessment & planning
- Provide crisis prevention and intervention and supportive counseling
- Demonstrate commitment to the Good Shepherd mission values of Hospitality, Responsibility, Availability, Adaptability, Quality and Dignity
- Responsible for participating in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, procedures, and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations to minimize risk to clients, staff and others as well as to the property of the Good Shepherd
Benefits
- Support for continuing education and professional development
- Staff recognition programs
- Access to self-care supports
- Employee / Family Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
