Job Description

ABOUT US

Metro Community Housing Association

is a non-profit, community-based agency that provides support to persons living with mental illness. MCHA operates residential settings throughout Halifax and Dartmouth under the umbrella of Department of Community Services and has grown to 15 locations following the opening of our newest home in 2021. Established in 1974, MCHA manages small option homes, group homes, complex care homes, a community transition house, and residential care facility. We also offer supported apartment services to those participants living independently.

WHY MCHA

We hire and support amazing people. MCHA promotes an environment that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive of diversity. Our agency offers a rewarding career in the human services field, where employees can develop meaningful relationships with participants and make a positive impact in their daily lives.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Inclusion Facilitator supports participants with complex mental health and behaviour needs to reside in a community placement and meaningfully engage in their community. The role focuses on encouraging appropriate behaviours and developing skills to increase independence for participants in the community. The CIF works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the participant receives the appropriate supports for their specific needs. This role is responsible for effective and appropriate verbal and physical crisis interventions.

This is a unionized position.

Areas of Responsibility:

Participant's emotional and physical wellbeing

Team support and safety

Implementation of programming and behaviour plans

Facilitation of community access and meaningful community activities

Collaboration with support professionals

Encouraging family/other support network involvement

Verbal and physical crisis intervention, including physical containments

Medication management

Providing personal care and support as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Diploma in Human Services OR post-secondary education in Psychology, Sociology, or other human services required Minimum 1 years experience supporting individuals with disabilities and long-term mental health concerns required Proficient and evolving subject matter expertise supporting individuals with disabilities and long-term mental health concerns Demonstrated ability to support individuals using a trauma-informed, humanistic approach Must be willing and able to follow through on a certified physical crisis intervention model Must be able to work a rotational schedule, with awake overnight shifts Must successfully complete mandatory training, including physical containment training, as a condition of employment. Must have a valid driver's license and appropriate level of insurance required for transporting clients.

Additional Assets:

Experience supporting persons with Borderline Personality Disorder and/or Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Demonstrated experience collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team Demonstrated experience implementing support plans Demonstrated experience facilitating community inclusion Access to a reliable vehicle and the appropriate level of insurance for transporting participants

Personal Attributes:

Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal

Well developed de-escalation strategies

Compassionate, supportive, and empathetic

Critical thinker, reflective, and calm under pressure

Assertive self-starter with effective coping skills

Ability to adapt to participant needs, with solution focused problem-solving

Resilient when immersed in highly charged environments and subjected to targeted behaviors

Views constructive feedback as an opportunity to learn and grow

Understands and implements direction and instruction, including specific behaviour modification approaches

Willingness to change their approach rather than change the participant

Understanding that behaviours can get worse before they get better

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

Standard First Aid/CPR certification (Level C)

Food Handlers training

Ability to complete core competency training, recertification's, and other courses as required during course of employment

This position also qualifies for shift premiums for night and weekend shifts.

We appreciate your interest in Metro Community Housing Association. Only those candidates selected to move forward in our recruitment process will be contacted. We are happy to make an offer of employment after a positive interview! (Any offer made at that time is conditional on receiving satisfactory references, clear criminal record check. etc.). We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.80-$31.22 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match
Application question(s):

Are you able to work in the Dartmouth/Cole Harbor area?
Licence/Certification:

Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) (preferred) Food Handler Certification (preferred) Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behavior Certificate (preferred) Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person