Mental Health Direct Support Specialist
2 weeks ago
CBI Home Health is Canada's leading community-based healthcare provider, delivering both rehabilitation and home health services. Our integrated, interdisciplinary network delivers physical and mental health services in clinic, home and facility settings or remotely through virtual care / telehealth. With over 12,000 dedicated staff supporting over 800 communities across the country, we deliver proven outcomes that meet the evolving healthcare needs of Canadians.
As a Mental Health Direct Support Specialist with our CBI Home Health team, you will be responsible to support and facilitate the development of skills and competencies for our clients and to assist then with pursuing their goals, objectives and aspirations.
**Your role**:
As a Mental Health Direct Support Specialist, you will
- Implement person-centered plans designed to support and assist adults, youth, and children with individual development, community disability/development, behaviour management and or personal care.
- Assist and support individuals to participate in a meaningful way in their personal life planning, in the identification of personal goals and aspirations, and in the definition and expansion of opportunities for personal growth and meaningful, valued roles within the community.
- Assist and support individuals in the establishment and maintenance of shared, respectful relationships within the community, with a view to meaningful participation and inclusion.
- Be aware of the individual’s physical, social and recreational environments, take action to minimize risks and maximize participation/inclusion, and refer more complex situations to more experienced resources where appropriate.
- Be aware of and adhere to established policies, practices, and operational protocols, this includes being aware of adhering to medical protocols and standing orders relative to medication and other remedies.
- Understand community issues and opportunities, and assist/support the individual with general access to and participation in the community.
**What you will need to be successful**:
To take on the role of Mental Health Direct Support Specialist, you must have:
- A positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right and responsibility to define and pursue their life choices and pursue active participation and involvement in the community
- Experience/knowledge of working with clients with intellectual/mental disabilities, or those suffering from traumatic brain injuries.
- Experience/knowledge of working with clients with alcohol and drug dependencies.
- Experience/knowledge of working with clients with behavioural issues, or those who have challenging disabilities such as Autism and ADHD.
- Ability to meet conditions of employment including but not limited to: active Standard First Aid/CPR (Standard or level C is preferred), clear TB test, a clear Security Clearance including Vulnerable Sector Check
- Post secondary education in Human Services considered to be an asset.
**Hourly Rate Range: $22.61 - $24.96**
**Join us at CBI Home Health - where working together makes great things happen**.
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