mental health support worker

apartmentJAZ Community Support Limited placeHalifax calendar_month 

Overview

Languages

English

Education
  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
  • Urban area
  • 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
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • 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
  • Cultural Awareness Training
  • Medication Administration Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience
  • Females
  • Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
  • Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Ability to work independently
  • 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
  • Mileage paid
  • 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
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