Mental Health Worker

3 months ago

Surrey, Canada Options Community Services Full time

**We’re Hiring**

**MENTAL HEALTH WORKER**

**Posting Requisition **_22339 _**Program **_Assisted Living Program _

**Job Type **_Regular, Part-time _**Location **_Blair House _

**Hours of Work **_11 hours per week _**Closing Date **_Open Until Filled _
- (8:00 am
- 1:30 pm)**This position requires union membership. Compensation is in accordance with Appendix A of the BCGEU Collective**

**Agreement (Adult, Youth and/or Child Worker, Grid Level 11, JJEP Wage Grid)**

Options Community Services is a non-profit registered charity providing social services primarily in Surrey, Delta, White

Rock and Langley. We believe in helping people help themselves. We believe in collaborating with individuals,

businesses, community groups and government to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the

community.

The Mental Health Worker will be responsible for: assisting mental health clients with various levels of medication

administration, providing support and assistance with psychosocial activities & providing assistance with activities of

daily living. Our Assisted Living Program will focus on providing Psychosocial Rehabilitation to clients with emphasis on

promoting recovery, successful community integration and satisfactory quality of life.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Assists clients in the residence and in the community to encourage them to function more independently.

Develops knowledge of local resources/activities. Makes referrals to other programs and resources if required.
- Assist with the daily living skills including working with clients inside their rooms to support and perform

necessary maintenance of the units.
- Works in collaboration with the Mental Health Clinical Team which includes Case Manager, Psychiatrist,

Pharmacist and other health care professionals
- Under the direction of the Nurse, medication administration tasks will be delegated to the MHW to distribute

and administer medications safely in accordance with medication policies and procedures.
- Participate in care/recovery planning with clients and/mental health clinical team
- Assists clients to identify and gain access to formal and informal community supports such as leisure,

vocational, educational services through active community integration; providing community services resources
- Fostering a team approach to ensure the client has access to the tools and resources to achieve their goals as

outlined in their recovery care plan
- Monitors clients well-being. Assists clients with activities of daily living such as, but not limited to,

appointments reminders, assist to facilitate public transportation, medication management, attending medical
appointments, providing reminders for personal hygiene & grooming. Depending on clients’ needs and abilities,
worker may provide assistance with laundry services, including housekeeping/tiding suite, along with other
hospitality services Facilitate and engage in physical, recreational and educational activities with clients. May
assist clients with attending appointments by either providing transportation when necessary, or teaching
transportation routes/methods as required.
- Observes and records the physical and mental health status of clients and alerts clinical care team regarding

changes in client presentation and/or behavior.
- Respond to emergency incidents and call appropriate authorities (ex. 911)
- Advocates for and with the clients to encourage them to maintain their rights and dignity.

**_We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce_** Posted: 23-July-26

**We’re Hiring**
- Provides accurate reports and log notes on clients’ progress. Reports on clients’ progress made towards goals and

objectives as required.
- Reports and addresses health and safety issues/concerns as they arise
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education, Training, and Experience:
**- Diploma in a related field and a minimum of one (1) year experience in a mental health setting.
- Current Level I First Aid certificate required
- FoodSafe Certificate required
- Medication Administration Certificate (asset)
- Unrestricted Class 5 Drivers License
- Access to a reliable vehicle for business use
- Lived experience relevant to the service setting is considered an asset.

**Skills and Abilities:
**- Good organization, time and general management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Firm understanding of harm reduction approach and its implementation in a community-based setting.
- Demonstrated ability in crisis de-escalation skills applied in a team setting
- Demonstrated ability working with individuals living with substance misuse issues and or an untreated mental

illness.
- Understanding of a trauma informed approach
- Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation practices
- Knowledge of program policy and procedures
- Knowledge and proficiency in relevant software
- Ability to work with clien

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