Community Mental Health Worker

Coast Mental Health; Township of Langley; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Coast Mental Health is seeking a Community Mental Health Worker to support housing participants across multiple locations within the Supported Housing Division. You will manage daily activities, advocate for clients, and coordinate social and food programs under psychosocial rehabilitation guidelines.

Shifts are offered on an as-needed basis (7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am) with no guaranteed schedule, and compensation ranges from $33.49 to $35.31 per hour in BC, Canada.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Social Service or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Recent, related experience of two years.
• Certificates in First Aid + CPR, WHMIS, and Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the support and advocacy services, social, recreational, volunteer and food programs, ensuring safety and welfare of participants.
• Work under the direction of the Program Manager within Coast Mental Health’s policies and mission.
• Apply psychosocial rehabilitation principles and document program activities.

Skills

Two years experience

Education

Diploma in Community Social Service

First Aid + CPR

WHMIS

Criminal Record Clearance

Job description

Job Category: Front-Line Outreach & Mental Health Workers

This is a casual position. As such, there is no specific or guaranteed schedule associated with the position. Shifts are offered on an as-needed basis, in accordance with operational requirements and the applicable Collective Agreement. Employees may be contacted to fill available shifts based on their availability and operational needs.

Range: $33.49 - $35.31

Location: Various locations - Supported Housing Division

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Program Manager the Community Mental Health Worker is responsible for the day to day running of the support and advocacy services, social, recreational, volunteer and food programs as well as the ensuring safety and welfare of participants in program by use of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation practices and in line with the mission, objectives and policies of Coast Mental Health.

Shift hours are: 7am - 3pm 3pm - 11pm 11pm - 7am

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Social Service or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience or other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work
• Recent, related experience of two years
• Ability to provide or obtain the following upon hire:
  • Certificates in First Aid + CPR
  • WHMIS
  • Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Clearance

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of housing issues local and community resources
• Firm understanding of harm reduction approach and its implementation in a community based setting.
• Demonstrated ability in crisis de-escalation skills applied in a team setting
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals who are marginalized, under served and who may be at risk of homelessness or homeless.
• Demonstrated ability working with individuals living with substance misuse issues and or an untreated mental illness.
• Understanding of a trauma informed approach
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation practices
• Knowledge of program policy and procedures
• Knowledge and proficiency in relevant software
• Ability to work with clients living with mental illness
• A good understanding of the issues related to meeting basic needs of food, clothing, shelter.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups.
• Some knowledge of the criminal justice system

Why Coast

• We believe in the person, not the disease
• We operate client-centered care under the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation
• There is a variety of work within a particular position and within the organization
• We strive to be the best that we can be
• We hold Exemplary Status accreditation through Accreditation Canada
• We have won numerous awards for our innovative programming
• We care about our employees, and believe in living our values and culture throughout the organization

Coast Mental Health is committed to creating a culture of diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.