Mental Health Support Specialist

4 weeks ago

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada Coast Mental Health Full time

Status: Casual

Compensation: $31.56 - $33.28

Job Overview

Under the supervision of the Department Manager, the Community Mental Health Worker plays a vital role in providing housing and support services. This position is essential in assisting clients to enter, sustain, and transition from supported independent living.

Work Schedule:

Seeking casual Community Mental Health Workers available for day, afternoon, and night shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitates the execution of programs, including leisure activities, cooking, and housekeeping, by engaging clients in daily life skills.
  • Delivers community-based psychosocial rehabilitation services by identifying and aiding clients in accessing community programs and resources.
  • Educates and demonstrates life skills and strategies necessary for self-care, independent living, and interaction with external social services.
  • Employs effective communication strategies, including role modeling, to establish a collaborative relationship with clients.
  • Provides support and information to help clients enhance self-esteem and develop decision-making abilities through various techniques.
  • Assists clients in identifying and accessing both formal and informal community support systems, including leisure, vocational, and educational services.
  • Monitors and documents clients' physical and mental health status, taking appropriate actions as needed.
  • Advocates for clients to uphold their rights and dignity.
  • Collaborates professionally with clients, colleagues, supervisors, other agencies, and family members.
  • Develops personalized life skills programs with clients, involving family, friends, and community resources when appropriate.
  • Ensures compliance with all administrative tasks and the QWIK process within designated timeframes.
  • Utilizes formal and informal assessment methods, such as interviews, to create individualized plans that identify clients' interests and needs.
  • Safely administers medications in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Oversees the implementation of maintenance, housekeeping, and cooking tasks associated with the program.
  • Identifies and addresses health and safety concerns as they arise.
  • Completes assigned administrative tasks and maintains required records.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned, which may include directing students and volunteers.

Qualifications:

  • Diploma in Community Social Service or a relevant combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Minimum of two years of recent, related experience.
  • Ability to provide or obtain necessary certifications upon hire, including First Aid + CPR, WHMIS, and FoodSafe, as well as clearances for Criminal Record, TB, and Immunization Records (including Covid-19 vaccination status).

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Understanding of housing issues and local community resources.
  • Strong grasp of harm reduction approaches and their application in community settings.
  • Proven crisis de-escalation skills in team environments.
  • Experience working with marginalized individuals at risk of homelessness.
  • Ability to support individuals with substance misuse issues and untreated mental health conditions.
  • Familiarity with trauma-informed care principles.
  • Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation practices and program policies.
  • Proficiency in relevant software applications.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Physical capability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Skill in observing and recognizing changes in clients.
  • Experience facilitating group activities.
  • Basic understanding of the criminal justice system.

About Coast Mental Health
Coast Mental Health is one of Canada's largest non-profit organizations dedicated to mental health, offering a wide range of innovative housing and community-based rehabilitation services for individuals living with mental illness in the Vancouver area. We operate throughout the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, providing supportive housing for approximately 1,000 individuals and serving 4,000 clients through various programs and services. Our mission is to foster a client-driven, recovery-oriented environment that promotes health restoration, personal growth, and reintegration into society for those affected by mental illness.

Why Choose Coast?

  • We prioritize the individual over the illness.
  • We deliver client-centered care grounded in psychosocial rehabilitation principles.
  • Our organization offers diverse opportunities within various roles.
  • We are committed to excellence in our services.
  • We have achieved Exemplary Status accreditation through Accreditation Canada.
  • Our innovative programming has received numerous awards.
  • We value our employees and actively promote our organizational values and culture.

Coast Mental Health is dedicated to fostering a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.

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