Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Mental Health Support Worker

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join their dynamic ACT team. In this vital role, you will provide community-based support services to individuals facing mental health challenges, guiding them towards independence and improved quality of life. Your expertise will be instrumental in delivering life skills training and advocacy, ensuring that clients receive the compassionate care they deserve. This casual position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of others while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. If you are passionate about mental health and want to contribute to meaningful change, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Social Services with counselling skills training.
• Minimum of two years experience with mental illness or special needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach community-based support for mental health and addictions treatment.
• Assist clients with daily living activities and report their progress.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Teaching life skills

Sound judgment

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Initiative and independence

Observation skills

Education

Diploma in Community Social Services

Post-secondary education in counselling skills

Tools

Basic Life Saving Certificate

Food Safe Certificate

Class 5 vehicle license

Job description

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Mental Health Support Worker - (210984)

Work Area: Multi-Site

Travel Requirement: Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time: As required: 0830-1755

Days Off: Rotating

Vacancy Type: Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $31.56 - $33.28

Planned Start Date: Mar. 12 2025

CRC required? Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the team leader or designate, as a member of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency outreach team, the ACT Mental Health Support Worker provides outreach community-based support services, assists in mental health and addictions treatment, provides life skills training, coaching, advocacy and advice to clients experiencing mental health, behavioral, and developmental problems and to their caregivers/families, in accordance with an established plan of treatment/care. Motivates, assists, and instructs clients with the activities of daily living, reports clients' progress and condition, including reactions to medications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Diploma in Community Social Services, e.g. Mental Health Worker, Community Health Worker, Resident Care Attendant/Long Term Care Aide, or Social Services Worker including post-secondary education in counselling skills training. Knowledge of legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act. Knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community. Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate. Valid Class 5 vehicle license. Food Safe Certificate.

A minimum of two years recent related experience working with persons with mental illness/ special needs including teaching life skills, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to prioritize and organize client demands made and care needs.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to teach life skills.
• Sound judgment and good observation skills.
• Ability to demonstrate an appropriate level of initiative and independence.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to promote positive change and independence.
• Physical and emotional ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Travel is a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority.

Casual position is with the Nanaimo ACT Team. Transportation of clients in personal vehicle is an ongoing requirement of this position.