Mental Health Support Worker

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join their multidisciplinary team. This role emphasizes providing essential life skills training and support to clients facing mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will possess a diploma in Community Social Services and have a passion for advocating for clients' needs. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will significantly impact the lives of individuals and their families. If you're committed to promoting positive change and independence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience working with persons with mental illness.
• Diploma in Community Social Services required.

Responsibilities

• Provide life skills training and support for clients with mental health issues.
• Motivate and assist clients with daily living activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Teaching life skills

Judgment and observation

Team collaboration

Advocacy skills

Initiative and independence

Education

Diploma in Community Social Services

Post-secondary education in counselling skills

Tools

Basic Life Saving Certificate

Food Safe Certificate

Job description

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Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Coordinator, as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Mental Health Support Worker provides life skills training, coaching, advocacy, advice, and support services for clients experiencing mental health, behavioral, and developmental problems and to their caregivers/families, in accordance with an established plan of treatment/care. Motivates, assists, and instructs clients with the activities of daily living, reports clients' progress and condition, including reactions to medications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience:
Diploma in Community Social Services, e.g. Mental Health Worker, Community Health Worker, Resident Care Attendant/Long Term Care Aide, or Social Services Worker including post-secondary education in counselling skills training. Knowledge of legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act. Knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community. Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate. Valid Class 5 vehicle license. Food Safe Certificate. A minimum of two years recent related experience working with persons with mental illness/ special needs including teaching life skills, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to prioritize and organize client demands made and care needs.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to teach life skills.
• Sound judgment and good observation skills.
• Ability to demonstrate an appropriate level of initiative and independence.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to promote positive change and independence.
• Physical and emotional ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Advocacy skills.

Link To Full Job Description:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD115.pdf

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care