mental health worker

JAZ Community Support Limited; Lower Sackville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une agence de soutien communautaire recherche un(e) professionnel(le) pour aider des personnes avec des handicaps intellectuels et mentaux. Le candidat idéal doit avoir d'excellentes compétences interpersonnelles, une formation en gestion des crises, et être capable de travailler de manière autonome. Ce poste offre un environnement de travail stimulant et nécessitera des déplacements. Un certificat en premiers secours est requis.

Benefits

Assurance maladie

Plan de retraite enregistré (RRSP)

Stationnement gratuit

Qualifications

• Doit posséder un permis de conduire valide.
• Certificat de compétences en gestion des crises requis.
• Formation en intervention non-violente souhaitée.

Responsibilities

• Préparer des rapports ou des historiques de cas.
• Apprécier les besoins des clients.
• Mettre en œuvre des ateliers de compétences de vie.
• Fournir une intervention en cas de suicide et de crise.

Skills

Compétences interpersonnelles

Communication orale excellente

Travail sous pression

Attention aux détails

Education

Certificat de fin d'études secondaires

Tools

Certificat de premiers secours

Certificat de RCR

Job description

Durée de l'emploi : Permanent

Langue de travail : Anglais

Heures de travail : 36 to 48 hours per week

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)

Work setting

• Community agency
• Various locations

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Perform administrative tasks
• Implement life skills workshops
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Assist clients / guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Mandt System training
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Cultural Awareness Training
• Medication Administration Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Target audience

• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Experience

• Will train

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance