Community mental health worker

JAZ Community Support Limited situated in Lower Sackville, 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 Day, Evening and Weekend.

Employer Name: JAZ Community Support Limited
Position: Community mental health worker
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $25.70 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Lower Sackville, NS

Also hiring: Waiter/waitress

Hiring: Community mental health worker

Job Description

• The candidate must prepare reports or case histories.
• The candidate must appraise clients’ needs or determine eligibility for specific services.
• The candidate must perform administrative tasks.
• The candidate must implement life skills workshops.
• The candidate must assess clients’ relevant skill strengths and development needs.
• The candidate must perform housekeeping activities.
• The candidate will be responsible for food preparation.
• The candidate must provide suicide and crisis intervention.
• The candidate must resolve conflict situations.
• The candidate must implement behaviour management programs.
• The candidate must liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
• The candidate must assist clients/guests with special needs.
• The candidate must accompany clients to appointments and social outings.

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
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must have Mandt System training certification, Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate, Cultural Awareness Training Certification, Medicine Administration Certificate, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate, and Food Safety 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 candidate must work in an environment that addresses personal and social adjustment and health issues, such as substance abuse, gambling, and behavior disorders, as well as socio-economic needs or conditions including housing, nutrition, unemployment, and financial assistance.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in a community agency to help build an inclusive environment that makes residents feel integrated and empowered.
• The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check as well as a driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own vehicle.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• 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, Mileage reimbursement and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
• In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Employer-paid learning/training, Other benefits, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Team building opportunities, Parking facilities and Travel insurance.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic about applying, please use the available alternatives to submit your application.

By email

jazhr2023@gmail.com