Mental Health Support Worker

1 week ago

Lower Sackville, Canada 3087393 Nova Scotia Lmt. (CHS) Full time

Work Term: Casual
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 3 to 48 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: Will train
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Group home
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Urban area
**Tasks**:

- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Implement life skills workshops
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
- Provide personal care
**Supervision**:

- 3-4 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Medication Administration Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
**Target audience**:

- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Public transportation is available
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
**Workplace information**:

- On the road job
**Other benefits**:

- Learning/training paid by employer

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