Community mental health worker
JAZ Community Support Limited situated in Halifax, NS is currently looking for applications for the role of Community mental health worker who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift times for this position are Night, Weekend, Shift, 20:00 to 08:00.
Employer Name: JAZ Community Support Limited
Position: Community mental health worker
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $25.19 hourly / 84 to 96 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Halifax, NS
Job Description
- The candidate must prepare reports or case histories.
- The candidate must carry out administrative duties.
- The candidate will be responsible for implementing life skill workshops.
- The candidate must assess the client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs.
- The candidate must perform housekeeping duties.
- The candidate will be responsible for food preparation.
- The candidate must communicate with other social service agencies and health care providers who are involved with clients.
- The candidate must assist clients/guests with special needs.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year, or equivalent experience.
- Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
- The candidate must have no supervisory responsibilities.
- The candidate must have a First Aid and CPR certificate.
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
- The candidate should be accurate.
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
- The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
- The candidate should be client focused.
- The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
- The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work site environment
- The work environment deals with socioeconomic needs such as housing, nutrition, unemployment, and financial assistance.
Work setting
- The employee should be able to work in the employer’s/client’s home, have the ability to work at various site locations, and the specific period of progression is the annual review.
- The candidate should work in a community agency to help build an inclusive environment that makes residents feel integrated and empowered.
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- The target audience includes males, people with mental health disabilities, and those with physical disabilities.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate has access to public transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
Benefits
- Health, Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
- Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage and Vision care benefits.
- Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits, Life insurance and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
- In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking, Other benefits, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) and Team building opportunities.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.
By email