Community Mental Health Worker

Status: Casual This is a casual position. As such, there is no specific or guaranteed schedule associated with the position. Shifts are offered on an as-needed basis, in accordance with operational requirements and the applicable Collective Agreement. Employees may be contacted to fill available shifts based on their availability and operational needs. Range: $33.49 - $35.31 Location: Various locations - Supported Housing Division Schedule: Various Job Summary Under the direction of the Program Manager the Community Mental Health Worker is responsible for the day to day running of the support and advocacy services, social, recreational, volunteer and food programs as well as the ensuring safety and welfare of participants in program by use of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation practices and in line with the mission, objectives and policies of Coast Mental Health. Shift hours are: 7am - 3pm 3pm - 11pm 11pm - 7am Required Qualifications * Diploma in Community Social Service or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience or other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work * Recent, related experience of two years * Ability to provide or obtain the following upon hire: * Certificates in First Aid + CPR * WHMIS * Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Clearance Knowledge and Abilities * Knowledge of housing issues local and community resources * Firm understanding of harm reduction approach and its implementation in a community based setting. * Demonstrated ability in crisis de-escalation skills applied in a team setting * Demonstrated ability to work with individuals who are marginalized, under served and who may be at risk of homelessness or homeless. * Demonstrated ability working with individuals living with substance misuse issues and or an untreated mental illness. * Understanding of a trauma informed approach * Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation practices * Knowledge of program policy and procedures * Knowledge and proficiency in relevant software * Ability to work with clients living with mental illness * A good understanding of the issues related to meeting basic needs of food, clothing, shelter. * Ability to work effectively independently and in cooperation with others. * Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. * Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. * Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients. * Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups. * Some knowledge of the criminal justice system Why Coast * We believe in the person, not the disease * We operate client-centered care under the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation * There is a variety of work within a particular position and within the organization * We strive to be the best that we can be * We hold Exemplary Status accreditation through Accreditation Canada * We have won numerous awards for our innovative programming * We care about our employees, and believe in living our values and culture throughout the organization ***Employees of Coast must apply within seven days of the posting date with their internal account (Coast email address registered) to be considered as an internal applicant. Current Coast employees who apply to this posting using external accounts or after the 7 day deadline will be considered as external candidates. Seniority will not apply.*** Coast Mental Health is committed to creating a culture of diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.

The Community Mental Health Worker manages daily support, advocacy, and recreational programs for participants in supported housing. They ensure the safety and welfare of clients using psychosocial rehabilitation principles and trauma-informed care.

Candidates must hold a diploma in Community Social Service or equivalent and possess at least two years of recent, related experience. Required certifications include First Aid, CPR, WHMIS, and a Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Clearance.

• First AidPreferred
• CPRPreferred
• Group FacilitationPreferred
• Mental Health SupportPreferred
• case managementPreferred
• DocumentationPreferred
• Communication SkillsPreferred

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• Psychosocial rehabilitation
• Crisis de-escalation
• Harm reduction
• Trauma informed approach
• Group facilitation
• Case management
• Advocacy
• Substance misuse support
• Mental health support
• Documentation
• First aid
• CPR
• WHMIS
• Communication skills
• Community Mental Health
• Trauma Informed Approaches
• De-escalation Techniques
• First Aid
• Mental Health
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Communication
• Cooperation
• Food Programs
• Innovation
• Mental Diseases
• Program Management
• Supportive Housing

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Community Mental Health Worker
• Mental Health Assistant
• Health Care Assistants
• Psychiatric Aides

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week