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Join Our Team as a Mental Health Worker!
Company: JAZ Community Support Limited
Location: Lower Sackville, NS
Job Category: Health and Wellness
Salary: $25.70 hourly
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges? JAZ Community Support Limited is seeking dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Workers to join our team. This is a permanent position offering 30 to 40 hours of work per week, where you will have the opportunity to support clients in various community settings.
Key Responsibilities
As a Mental Health Worker, you will:
- Prepare reports or case histories to document client progress.
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services.
- Perform administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.
- Implement life skills workshops to empower clients.
- Engage in housekeeping activities and food preparation.
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention when necessary.
- Resolve conflict situations with professionalism and care.
- Implement behaviour management programs tailored to client needs.
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers.
- Assist clients/guests with special needs and accompany them to appointments and social outings.
Work Environment
You will work in a community agency setting, addressing:
- Personal and social adjustment and health issues, including substance abuse and behaviour disorders.
- Socio-economic needs such as housing, nutrition, unemployment, and financial assistance.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
- Willingness to learn; experience will be provided.
- Certificates in Mandt System training, Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), Cultural Awareness, Medication Administration, First Aid, CPR, and Food Safety are preferred.
- Ability to pass a criminal record check and driving record check.
- Own transportation and a valid driver's licence.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for candidates who are:
- Accurate and organized.
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrate good judgment and a strong client focus.
- Flexible, proactive, and a team player.
- Detail-oriented and able to work independently under pressure.
Health and Financial Benefits
At JAZ Community Support Limited, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health Benefits: Dental plan, disability benefits, health care plan, paramedical services coverage, and vision care benefits.
- Financial Benefits: Group insurance benefits, life insurance, mileage reimbursement, and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
- Other Benefits: Free parking, paid time off for volunteering or personal days, team building opportunities, and travel insurance.
Join Us!
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career that makes a real impact in the community, we encourage you to apply. Become a part of our dedicated team at JAZ Community Support Limited and help us support individuals in achieving their best lives!
Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.