mental health support worker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

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)

Work setting

• Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Rural area
• Mental health institution, facility or clinic
• Religious organization
• Associations and non profit organizations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Perform administrative tasks
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Implement substance abuse treatment programs
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Offer mentoring

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Females

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Values and ethics
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities