mental health support worker

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home
• Various locations
• Social service or charity agency

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Culturally diverse groups
• Females
• Males
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)