Community Living Support Specialist – Mental Health

Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services; Maple Ridge; Vor Ort; CAD 52.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GetHired, Inc. seeks a Community Support Worker in Maple Ridge to provide one-on-one support for individuals facing mental health challenges. The role focuses on helping clients realize independence and pursue their goals within home and community settings.

The full-time position (35 hours weekly) involves life-skills coaching, service navigation, and collaboration with therapists to support daily living and community integration.

Qualifikationen

• Two-year diploma or degree in a social services related field.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience working with adults living with mental health issues.
• Knowledge of psycho-social rehabilitation principles.

Aufgaben

• Facilitate life skills training including self-care, home management, community management, and social leisure skills.
• Assist clients in gaining knowledge of available services, how to access them independently, and how to advocate for self.
• Assist client in gaining skills to acquire appropriate living accommodations.
• Provide navigation support in environments such as home, grocery stores, banks, etc.
• Provide updates to the client’s Primary Therapist to fulfill case conferencing per the Individual Services Plan.
• Advocate/liaise on behalf of the client to address concerns with case managers as required.
• Refer pertinent issues to the client’s Primary Therapist at Mental Health (e.g., medication, concerns, changes in functioning).
• Maintain transparency with the client and case manager as part of the discussion.

Ausbildung

Two-year diploma or degree in a social services related field

Jobbeschreibung

GetHired, Inc. seeks a Community Support Worker in Maple Ridge to provide one-on-one support for individuals facing mental health challenges. The role focuses on helping clients realize independence and pursue their goals within home and community settings.

The full-time position (35 hours weekly) involves life-skills coaching, service navigation, and collaboration with therapists to support daily living and community integration.