Mental Health Support Worker - (219216)

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Victoria is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to provide life skills training and advocacy for clients experiencing mental health challenges. This role involves working closely with clients and their families, motivating them, and assisting with daily living activities. Candidates should possess a diploma in Community Social Services and have a minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years recent related experience working with persons with mental illness/special needs.
• Knowledge of legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act.
• Valid Class 5 vehicle license.

Responsibilities

• Provide life skills training and support services for clients.
• Motivate and assist clients with daily living activities.
• Report clients' conditions and reactions to medications.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Teaching life skills

Team collaboration

Advocacy skills

Education

Diploma in Community Social Services

Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate

Food Safe Certificate

Job description

Overview

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 results and condition, including reactions to medications.

Responsibilities

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 emotion ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Advocacy skills.