Company
Metro Community Living
Title
Mental Health Worker
Type
Part-Time
Wage
$14.84HOUR hourly for 1 to 48 hours per week
City
Lower Sackville
Province
Nova Scotia
Posted On
Apr 29, 2025

 

  •  Terms of employment: Casual, Part time
  •  Shift, Flexible Hours
  •  Start date: As soon as possible
  •  Vacancies: 5 Vacancies

 

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate

Experience

Will train

Specific Skills

Implement life skills workshops; Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs; Provide suicide and crisis intervention; Resolve conflict situations; Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses; Implement behaviour management programs; Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs; Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients; Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Additional Skills

Housekeeping activities; Food preparation; Food safety/handling skills

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Work Setting

Private residence; Group home

Security and Safety

Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/Travel Information

Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding

Ability to Supervise

3-4 people

Work Location Information

Work in employer's/client's home; Urban area; Various locations

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability

 

How to apply

By email:

[email protected]

Advertised until:

2019-06-19

Intended job posting audience

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.