Family Support Worker

6 days ago

Durham, Canada Lakeridge Health Full time

**OPSEU**

LAKERIDGE HEALTH

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER

DURHAM MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

REGULAR PART TIME

SALARY: $29.08 - $30.28 per hour

OPSEU - 2300001952

Working Details:
Provides community based support services for the family and loved ones of those supporting someone with mental health difficulties.

Minimum Education and Experience:

- Diploma or degree from an accredited College or University in a Human Services field.
- Five years related work experience.
- Valid driver's license and access to an insured personal vehicle. Must provide proof of adequate insurance coverage on request.

Knowledge:

- Knowledge of major mental illnesses including; signs/symptoms, medication management etc., addictions an sexual abuse issues.
- Understanding of Mental Health Act and confidentiality, principles of client centered relationships.

Skills and Abilities:

- Provide one-to-one and group support to individuals, modeling a positive attitude, utilizing affirmation and encouragement while integrating recovery concepts and client empowerment. Provide education through one-to-one and group facilitation on a variety of issues relevant to the client group. Demonstrated reliability (attendance and punctuality), communication skills and the ability to work
- Independently with mínimal supervision and as a team member.
- Strong assessment skills and effective service plan development.
- Must demonstrate a strong professional manner in dealing with clients, staff, families, and the public while being open, friendly, approachable, accepting and understanding. High-energy, strong attention to detail and confidentiality. Ability to work well under pressure. Must possess well developed communication, organizational and coordination skills. Functional knowledge of crisis intervention and assessment techniques. Demonstrated group facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area; and;
- Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard;
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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