mental health support worker

Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in St. John's, Newfoundland is seeking a part-time worker to assist clients with social services. Responsibilities include implementing life skills workshops, providing crisis intervention, and compiling reports. Candidates must have relevant certifications and experience working with diverse populations. This role offers flexible hours and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Mileage paid

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in social services or healthcare.
• Required certifications in first aid and crisis intervention.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Implement life skills workshops.
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention.
• Liaise with other social services agencies.
• Accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Tools

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Mental health first aid Certificate

Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate

Job description

Job Details

• Location: St. John's, NLA 1C 2E6
• Work location: On site
• Salary: 25.02 hourly / 40 hours bi-weekly
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Part time
• Schedule: Day, Evening, Weekend, On call, Flexible hours
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Benefits: Financial benefits, Long term benefits
• Vacancies: 2
• Source: Job Bank #3440047

Overview

Languages: English

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work Setting

• Corrections
• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)

• Work in employer's/client's home
• Various locations
• Social service or charity agency

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Credentials

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target Audience

• Culturally diverse groups
• Females
• Males
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional Information

• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation/Travel

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits: Mileage paid

Long term benefits: Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)