Mental Health Support Worker

1 week ago

Halifax, Canada Health Association Nova Scotia Full time

This position supports participants who have multifaceted mental health and behaviour needs in our licensed homes for special care. If you are compassionate, supportive, empathetic and remain calm under pressure, you might be the right fit for our team. Our homes are open 24/7 and staff may work 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts. rotating between days and overnight awake shifts.

Igility/Health Association Nova Scotia is partnering with the Department of Community Services to recruit for Disability Support positions across Nova Scotia.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Participant’s emotional and physical wellbeing
- Team support and safety
- Implementation of programming and behaviour plans
- Facilitation of community access and meaningful community activities
- Collaboration with support professionals
- Encouraging family/other support network involvement
- Verbal and physical crisis intervention, including physical containments
- Medication management
- Providing personal care as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Diploma in Human Services OR post-secondary education in Psychology, Sociology, or other human services
- Minimum 6 months-experience supporting individuals with disabilities and long-term mental health concerns
- Demonstrated ability to support individuals using a trauma-informed, humanistic approach
- Must be willing and able to follow through on a certified physical crisis intervention model
- Must be able to work a rotational schedule, with awake overnight shifts
- Must successfully complete mandatory training, including physical containment training, as a condition of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

- Clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
- Standard First Aid/CPR certification (Level C)
- Food Handlers training
- Ability to complete core competency training, recertifications, and other courses as required during course of employment
- Proof of full vaccination, in accordance with the “Nova Scotia COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings” order

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