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community mental health worker

Posted on June 05, 2024 by Employer details JAZ Community Support Limited

Job details

  • LocationHalifax, NS
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary25.19 hourly / 84 to 96 hours bi-weekly
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Night, Weekend, Shift, 20:00 to 08:00
  • Start date Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
  • vacancies 2 vacancies
  • Source Job Bank #2948578

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)

Work setting

  • Work in employer's/client's home
  • Community agency

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Implement life skills workshops
  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs

Supervision

  • No supervision responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Males
  • Persons with mental health disabilities
  • Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail

Weight handling

  • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Values and ethics
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player
  • Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Other benefits
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Team building opportunities

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2024-09-17

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community mental health worker NOC 42201 Halifax Region
Median wage Help -
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