Mental Health Support Worker - (215788)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves providing essential life skills training and support to clients dealing with mental health and developmental issues. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in Community Social Services and experience working with individuals with mental illness. This position emphasizes the importance of client safety and continuous improvement in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years recent related experience working with persons with mental illness.
• Knowledge of legislation such as the Mental Health Act.
• Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Providing life skills training and support services for clients.
• Reporting on clients' progress and reactions to medications.
• Following an established plan of treatment/care.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teaching life skills

Advocacy skills

Education

Diploma in Community Social Services

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 shared responsibility. The continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Coordinator, the Mental Health Support Worker is a member of a multidisciplinary team. This role involves providing life skills training, coaching, advocacy, advice, and support services for clients experiencing mental health, behavioral, and developmental issues, as well as support for their caregivers and families. Responsibilities include following an established plan of treatment/care, motivating, assisting, and instructing clients with activities of daily living, and reporting on clients' progress and 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 functions in community care delivery.
• 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 or special needs, including teaching life skills, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Ability to prioritize and organize client demands and care needs.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to teach life skills.
• Sound judgment and good observation skills.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and independence.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to promote positive change and independence.
• Physical and emotional capacity to perform duties.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Advocacy skills.

For more details, see the full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD115.pdf