Mental Health Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Coast Mental Health Full time
Job Summary

Coast Mental Health is seeking a dedicated individual to fill the role of Community Mental Health Worker. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing support and advocacy services to participants in our programs. This includes ensuring their safety and welfare through the application of psychosocial rehabilitation practices.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide day-to-day support and advocacy services to participants in our programs
- Ensure the safety and welfare of participants through the application of psychosocial rehabilitation practices
- Collaborate with the Program Manager to develop and implement program services and activities

Requirements

- Diploma in Community Social Service or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- 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

Preferred Qualifications

- 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 at risk of homelessness or homelessness
- Demonstrated ability working with individuals living with substance misuse issues and/or 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

Why Coast

- 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

Coast Mental Health is an equal opportunity employer

- We are committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion
- We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability

Licenses & Certifications

- COVID: Fully Vaccinated

Coast Mental Health is committed to the health and safety of our employees and clients

- We require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

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