Mental Health Worker
About The Position
Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health care? Join our team as a Mental Health Outreach Worker in our Supported Living program, where you will provide essential support to individuals facing psychiatric illnesses and challenges such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, cluster B personality traits, and depression. In this role, you will play a vital part in providing essential support and facilitating activities that promote recovery and well-being within our Mental Health services. Your dedication will directly impact the lives of our clients, families, and stakeholders by offering coaching, education, training, and valuable resource support. Reporting to the Program Manager, our selected candidate will assess clients for psychosocial rehabilitation needs and will support their independence and self-determination in both home and community settings. Responsibilities will also include assisting with daily activities like cooking and budgeting, providing transportation, and facilitating community integration. The successful candidate should also maintain detailed progress notes, collaborate with professionals, and monitor clients' well-being, responding to mental health emergencies as needed.
Requirements
- Mental Health Diploma or Certificate, a degree in social services or a related field, or a combination of relevant education.
- Minimum of one year of experience working with vulnerable populations.
- Current Level 1 First Aid certificate.
- Unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s License.
- Access to a reliable vehicle for business use.
- Strong understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation practices.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and general management skills.
- Commitment to a problem-solving approach.
- Proficiency in written, oral, and interpersonal communication.
- Ability to develop program-related reference materials.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to handle sensitive issues with confidentiality.
- Undergo a Police Information Check (PIC).
- Undergo a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.
Nice To Haves
- Lived experience relevant to the service setting is considered advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Assess clients for psychosocial rehabilitation needs.
- Support client independence and self-determination in home and community settings.
- Assist with daily activities such as cooking and budgeting.
- Provide transportation to clients.
- Facilitate community integration for clients.
- Maintain detailed progress notes.
- Collaborate with other professionals.
- Monitor clients' well-being.
- Respond to mental health emergencies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
