Mental health support worker
CMHA - Shuswap/Revelstoke
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Services for the homeless
Work setting
- Community agency
- Shelter for the homeless
- Community and social services
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Refer offenders to community and social services programs
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Mental health first aid Certificate
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Street population
Computer and technology knowledge
- Electronic mail
- MS Office
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driver’s validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Vulnerable sector check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Interpersonal awareness
- Client focus
- Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits