Community Mental Health Support Worker

Prairie Mountain Health; Dauphin; Presencial; CAD 42 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Community Mental Health Support Worker (CSW) at Prairie Mountain Health provides community-based and assertive outreach services under the Mental Health Services Manager. You apply knowledge of motivation, community development, and co-occurring mental health to help clients function at their best with their care team.

This role supports diverse clients, requires strong communication, confidentiality, and adaptive methods as needed to support client goals.

Qualificações

• Post secondary education in a field related to mental health and addictions.
• 2 years of experience in a mental health and social services setting.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge and aptitude for working with individuals with mental health and co-occurring disorders.
• Successful completion of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI).
• Current SafeTALK, or willingness to obtain within one (1) year of assuming the position.
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
• Ability to display independent judgment,
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Responsabilidades

• The Community Mental Health Support Worker (CSW) works under the direction of the Manager/Supervisor, Mental Health Services to provide community based and assertive outreach services.
• The CSW applies knowledge related to motivation, community development, and co-occurring mental health and substance use issues, to help the client attain their optimal level of functioning and prevent or postpone further disability, in partnership with the client, the Community Mental Health Worker and the client’s care team.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent judgment

Confidentiality

Cultural sensitivity

Flexibility

Independent work

Formação académica

Post-secondary education in mental health/addictions

2 years in mental health/social services

NVCI training

SafeTALK or willing to obtain within 1 year

Manitoba Class 5 Driver Licence

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Post secondary education in a field related to mental health and addictions
• 2 years of experience in a mental health and social services setting
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrated knowledge and aptitude for working with individuals with mental health and co-occurring disorders
• Successful completion of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
• Current SafeTALK, or willingness to obtain within one (1) year of assuming the position
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
• Ability to display independent judgment
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in a field related to mental health and addictions
• 2 years of experience in a mental health and social services setting
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrated knowledge and aptitude for working with individuals with mental health and co-occurring disorders
• Successful completion of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
• Current SafeTALK, or willingness to obtain within one (1) year of assuming the position
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
• Ability to display independent judgmentAbility to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Position Summary

The Community Mental Health Support Worker (CSW) works under the direction of the Manager/Supervisor, Mental Health Services to provide community based and assertive outreach services. The CSW applies knowledge related to motivation, community development, and co-occurring mental health and substance use issues, to help the client attain their optimal level of functioning and prevent or postpone further disability, in partnership with the client, the Community Mental Health Worker and the client’s care team.