Community Mental Health Worker

Thunder Bay, ON, CA, Canada

Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 35 hours per week Education: Experience:

Education

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College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Corrections Education or training Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders) Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance) Volunteer coordination Early intervention programming for at-risk youth Crime prevention Services for the homeless

Work setting

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Urban area Various locations Social service or charity agency Community centre

Tasks

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Prepare reports or case histories Administrative and office activities Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services Perform administrative tasks Conduct social research Implement life skills workshops Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs Conduct follow-up assessments Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community Housekeeping activities Food preparation Provide suicide and crisis intervention Resolve conflict situations Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning Implement substance abuse treatment programs Implement behaviour management programs Conduct individual and group counselling sessions Establish registry of special needs support workers Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff Assist clients/guests with special needs Accompany clients to appointments and social outings Manage events Manage knowledge Offer mentoring Supervise office and volunteer staff Food safety/handling skills Provide supportive counselling and life skills programming Co-ordinate workshops

Supervision

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1 to 2 people 3-4 people 5-10 people 11-15 people 16-20 people More than 20 people Committees

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate

Target audience

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Aboriginal groups Adolescents Culturally diverse groups Families Females Males Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Persons with learning disabilities Persons with mental health disabilities Street population

Computer and technology knowledge

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Electronic mail MS Office

Area of work experience

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Community service organization

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation Own vehicle Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Ability to work independently Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demanding Tight deadlines Attention to detail Large workload

Weight handling

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Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Accurate Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Interpersonal awareness Judgement Values and ethics Client focus Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Team player Organized

Screening questions

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Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

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Experience an asset

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

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Other benefits

Support for Indigenous people

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers * Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2740515
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Thunder Bay, ON, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned