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Community Mental Health Specialist

2 months ago


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Job Summary

Under the direction of the Culinary Program Manager, the Community Mental Health Worker is responsible for the day-to-day running of the program, providing support and advocacy services, social, recreational, and facilitating goal and exit plans with participants. The Community Mental Health Worker will act as a guide in helping individuals pursue their next steps in their employment journey.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and facilitate PSR-based programs to a group of individuals with mental health, physical health, substance use, and homelessness needs.
  • Provide support and advocacy services to participants, including crisis de-escalation skills.
  • Act as a champion of the program, promoting services throughout community liaisons and networking events.
  • Work with individuals who are marginalized, underserved, and at risk of homelessness or homelessness.
  • Work with individuals living with substance misuse issues and/or untreated mental illness.

Requirements

  • Diploma in Community Social Service or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Previous experience working in the hospitality and culinary industry.
  • Recent, related experience of two years.
  • Ability to provide or obtain the following upon hire:
    • Certificates in First Aid + CPR, WHMIS.
    • Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Clearance.

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge of mental health, health, employment, and housing issues, as well as local community resources for accessing these supports.
  • Demonstrated ability in crisis de-escalation skills applied in a team setting.
  • 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.

About Coast Mental Health

  • We believe in the person, not the disease.
  • We operate client-centered care under the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation.
  • 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.