mental health support worker
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Mental Health Support Worker - Full Time to include regular weekend shifts
Posted on
October 01, 2024
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Employer details
Okanagan Mental Health Services Society
Job details
We are accepting applications from individuals for the position of Mental Health Support Worker for a community mental health group home. The successful candidate will have an interest in working in the human services field, have a current first aid and food-safe certificate (or be able to obtain the certificates within 30 days), have an unrestricted drivers license with a clear driver abstract and complete a criminal record check. Previous experience working with individuals who have a psychiatric diagnosis is preferred, but not required. Duties will include basic household management, providing companionship to residents and modeling/participating in daily activities. Benefits and paid vacation time are available after six months of full-time employment.
\*KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide life-skills modeling in accordance with individualized goals
* Assist with documenting progress towards individualized goals
* Organize and participate in resident activities
* Cue/remind residents re: medications
* Assist residents with accessing community resources
* Must possess excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
We have both full time or part time hours available. Days of work will include regular week-end shifts.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 ? 35 per week
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Dental care
* Disability insurance
* Extended health care
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Paid time off
* Vision care
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Every Weekend
Application question(s):
* Do you currently reside in the Kelowna area?
* Please provide a cover letter detailing the reasons that you are applying for this specific job.
Education:
* DCS / DEC (required)
Licence/Certification:
* First Aid Cert and Food Safe Cert/ or obtain within 30 days (required)
* Drivers Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-10-15
Expected start date: 2024-11-01
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LocationKelowna, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$23.00 to $25.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9469362422
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