Job details
- JobBank Id: 42946311
- JobSeekr Id: 368170
- Community Mental Health Worker
- Halifax, NS
- Full time
- JAZ Community Support Limited
- $25.19
- 84 to 96 hours bi-weekly
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Experience
Will train
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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
- Work in employer’s/client’s home
- Community agency
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare reports or case histories
- Appraise clients’ needs or eligibility for specific services
- Perform administrative tasks
- Implement life skills workshops
- Assess client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
- Provide personal care
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Mandt System training
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Medication Administration Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Females
- Males
- Persons with physical disabilities
Computer and technology knowledge
- Electronic mail
- MS Office
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- 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
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Travel insurance