Mental Health Support Worker - (215790)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to provide essential support services for clients facing mental health challenges. This role involves providing life skills training and advocacy within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will hold a diploma in Community Social Services and possess strong communication and teaching abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years related experience with mental illness or special needs.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and community care programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides life skills training, coaching, and support for clients.
• Motivates and assists clients with daily living activities.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Ability to deal effectively with others

Problem-solving skills

Ability to teach life skills

Advocacy skills

Education

Diploma in Community Social Services

Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate

Food Safe Certificate

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 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, as well as their caregivers and families, in accordance with an established care plan. The role involves motivating, assisting, and instructing clients with activities of daily living, reporting on 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 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 deal 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