Mental Health Worker
About The Position
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Worker to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting clients through medication administration, psychosocial activities, and daily living assistance. Our Assisted Living Program is committed to delivering Psychosocial Rehabilitation, focusing on recovery, community integration, and enhancing overall quality of life. If you are motivated to help others thrive and grow, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to foster positive change and well-being. Reporting to the Program Manager, our selected candidate will assist clients both in residence and the community to enhance their independence by connecting them with local resources and support services. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary clinical team, the Mental Health Worker will help clients access community programs and participates in care planning to align with their recovery goals. Responsibilities will include monitoring client well-being, supporting daily living activities, and facilitating engagement in physical, recreational, and educational activities. The role will also involve evaluating client progress, advocating for client rights, managing emergencies, and maintaining accurate progress reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Mental Health Worker or Residential Care Aide certificate.
- Current Level I First Aid certificate.
- FoodSafe Certificate.
- Unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s License.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Group facilitation skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Crisis de-escalation skills.
- Solid understanding of harm reduction, trauma-informed approaches, and psychosocial rehabilitation.
- Adept at working with individuals with substance misuse issues or untreated mental illness.
- Effective communication skills.
- Physical capability to perform job duties.
- Union membership required.
- Undergo a Police Information Check (PIC).
- Undergo a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.
Nice To Haves
- Access to a reliable vehicle.
- Relevant lived experience.
- Medication Administration Certificate.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients both in residence and the community to enhance their independence by connecting them with local resources and support services.
- Help clients access community programs.
- Participate in care planning to align with client recovery goals.
- Monitor client well-being.
- Support daily living activities.
- Facilitate engagement in physical, recreational, and educational activities.
- Evaluate client progress.
- Advocate for client rights.
- Manage emergencies.
- Maintain accurate progress reports.
- Medication administration.
- Psychosocial activities.
- Daily living assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
