Community Mental Health Specialist

5 days ago

Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada Coast Mental Health Full time

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Community Mental Health Worker is responsible for the day-to-day running of support and advocacy services, social, recreational, volunteer, and food programs. The successful candidate will ensure the safety and welfare of participants in the program by utilizing the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation practices and aligning with the mission, objectives, and policies of Coast Mental Health.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement programs to support individuals with mental health issues
  • Provide advocacy services to participants and their families
  • Collaborate with community resources to provide social, recreational, and volunteer opportunities
  • Ensure the safety and welfare of participants in the program
  • Utilize psychosocial rehabilitation practices to support participants

Required Qualifications

  • Diploma in Community Social Service or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Recent, related experience of two years
  • Class 5 - BCDL
  • Ability to provide or obtain the following upon hire: Certificates in First Aid + CPRWHMIS Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Clearance

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge of housing issues and local community resources
  • 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 to work with individuals who are marginalized, underserved, and who may be at risk of homelessness or homelessness
  • 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 clients living with mental illness
  • A good understanding of the issues related to meeting basic needs of food, clothing, shelter
  • Ability to work effectively independently and in cooperation with others
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
  • Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups
  • Some knowledge of the criminal justice system

Why Coast Mental Health

  • We believe in the person, not the disease
  • We operate client-centered care under the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation
  • There is a variety of work within a particular position and within the organization
  • We strive to be the best that we can be
  • We hold Exemplary Status accreditation through Accreditation Canada
  • We have won numerous awards for our innovative programming
  • We care about our employees, and believe in living our values and culture throughout the organization

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