Community Wellness Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Prairie Mountain Health Full time

Position Summary

The Community Wellness Support Specialist works within a Mental Health and Addictions Services team. Utilizing a client-centered approach, this role empowers individuals to maintain wellness in the community by supporting their goals within the principles of quality care. The Community Wellness Support Specialist collaborates effectively with clients, families, and other team members to assess needs, plan programs, activities, and supports that foster skill development and overall well-being within the community.

In partnership with the Supervisor and colleagues, this role plans, develops, and facilitates activities and connections to various services within a designated environment. The goal is to provide and promote healthy living initiatives throughout Prairie Mountain Health. The Community Wellness Support Specialist leverages available community resources to enhance a comprehensive network of support for each client.

Responsibilities

  • Provides a holistic approach (physical, psycho-social, spiritual) to strengthen client skills.
  • Promotes client independence, self-confidence, and dignity by encouraging them to perform their own activities of daily living.
  • Assists clients in becoming active participants in managing their environment.
  • Develops a broader network of support for the client/family.
  • Maintains a professional, tactful, and courteous demeanor when interacting with staff, clients, families, and volunteers.
  • In consultation with the Supervisor, schedules activities and programming to meet identified client needs.
  • Assists in the orientation of new staff and students as requested.

Individualized Supports to Clients and Families

  • Collaborates with the Supervisor and/or counselor/case manager to develop an appropriate plan of care.
  • Examines client strengths/needs to describe their level of functioning.
  • Conducts appointments as per program guidelines.
  • Conducts home visits in a professional and ethical manner.
  • Establishes a therapeutic working relationship with clients.
  • Assists clients with individualized plans of care.
  • Connects clients with existing community resources.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


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