Mental Health Worker

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: Bilingual
- Hours: 1950 hours per year
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
**Work site environment**:

- Education or training
- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
- Volunteer coordination
- Meals-on-Wheels
- Services for the homeless
**Work setting**:

- Rural area
- Willing to relocate
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Mental health institution, facility or clinic
- Social service or charity agency
- Community centre
- Community agency
**Tasks**:

- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Implement life skills workshops
- Research techniques
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
- Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
- Supervise support staff
- Plan rehabilitation programs with offenders
- Perform administrative tasks
- Refer offenders to community and social services programs
- Liaise with the inmates' families and contacts in the community
**Supervision**:

- Committees
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Intensive behavioural intervention Certification
- Mental health first aid Certificate
- Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Cultural Awareness Training
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
**Target audience**:

- Culturally diverse groups
- Elderly
- Families
- Females
- Males
- Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with learning disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
- Street population
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Public transportation is available
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Tight deadlines
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
- Accurate
- Interpersonal awareness
- Values and ethics
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Mileage paid
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Pension plan
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)