Mental health support worker

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Travel insurance

RRSP

Job summary

Kibbi Technologies Inc. is seeking dedicated support staff to work on-site with clients in our care programs. The role focuses on documenting client cases, assessing eligibility for services, and performing related administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include life-skills workshops, coordinating with health care providers, providing personal care, and supporting clients during appointments and activities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Mandt System training.
• Cultural Awareness Training.
• Medication Administration Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• CPR Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services.
• Perform administrative tasks.
• Implement life skills workshops.
• Housekeeping activities.
• Food preparation.
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
• Assist clients/guests with special needs.
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.
• Provide personal care.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Organized

Ability to work independently

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

EXPERIENCE

No experience (will train)

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)

WORK SETTING

• Urban area
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Community agency

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Perform administrative tasks
• Implement life skills workshops
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Provide personal care

CREDENTIALS

• Mandt System training
• Cultural Awareness Training
• Medication Administration Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Females
• Persons with physical disabilities

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Criminal record check

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Public transportation is available

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Ability to work independently
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

OTHER BENEFITS

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance