Internal/External - Client Care Assistant

Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent is seeking a part-time, temporary role to assist in delivering social drop-in activities and support clients in creating personalized care plans. Staff will help clients build empowerment skills and pursue recovery, drawing on lived experience where appropriate.

Hours are up to 16 per week, with flexible scheduling; compensation ranges from CAD 22.68 to 27.59 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 education or equivalent.
• PSW college certificate or a Social Service Worker Diploma is considered an asset.
• Peer training and lived experience with mental health/addictions are assets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of social drop-in activities.
• Utilize tools to assist clients in creating individual care plans.
• Support clients in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self-advocacy.
• Utilize lived experience to assist clients in setting recovery goals.
• Assist clients in developing healthy daily routines to promote recovery and independence.
• Help clients access recreational and community-based activities.
• Support program evaluation.
• Ensure client concerns are addressed promptly and professionally.
• Keep team informed of progress and adjust strategies as needed.
• Stepping in to take on other duties in support of the extended team.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer training

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

PSW certificate program

Social Service Worker Diploma

Job description

1 Temporary Part-time Position (up to 18 months)

(Hours of operation - Monday thru Thursday 10:30am-2:30pm)

Existing Vacancy

At Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent, a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees, volunteers, students and clients, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, creed (religion), national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability or any protected ground under the Human Rights Code, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a non-discriminatory and unbiased approach to inclusion including practice, environment, and communication channels. We respect and value diverse life experiences and cultures and work to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.

Reporting to the Manager of Housing and Client Care, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

• Assist in the delivery of social drop-in activities
• Utilize tools to assist clients in creating individual care plans.
• Support clients in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self-advocacy
• utilize their lived experience with mental health and/or addiction challenges to assist clients in setting goals for their recovery
• assisting clients in developing and maintaining healthy daily routines that promote recovery and independence by reinforcing skill development through means of coaching, demonstrating and assisting clients with daily tasks as required;
• assisting clients in accessing recreational and community-based activities;
• supporting program evaluation;
• ensuring that clients’ concerns are addressed promptly and professionally;
• ensuring that client interaction supports client self-determination and independence; and
• keeping the team abreast of progress and/or setbacks and adjusting strategies through consultation with the team.
• Stepping in to take on other duties in support of the extended team as needed
• Consult with manager to make referrals for service beyond the scope of the CCA function

Qualifications:

• a minimum requirement of a grade 12 education or equivalent
• A certificate in Personal Support Worker (PSW) college program from a recognized post-secondary institution or a post-secondary diploma in a relevant discipline or a Social Service Worker Diploma would be considered an asset
• Peer training would be considered an asset
• Lived experience of mental illness and or addictions

Hours of Work: Up to 16 hours/week. Flexible hours are required to meet the position requirements.

Salary: Commensurate with experience within the range: $22.68-$27.59

Canadian Mental Health Association – Lambton Kent is committed to a workplace reflecting the diversity of the community it servesand encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples and persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

This information is available in an alternative format upon request, to accommodate individuals with a disability. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required.