Residential worker
Canadian Mental Health Association based in Sault Ste. Marie, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Residential worker. Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is a prominent non-profit focused on mental health promotion and support. It offers services such as counseling, community support, and educational programs. CMHA operates nationwide, working to enhance mental wellness and reduce stigma. By providing accessible care and advocating for mental health, CMHA plays a key role in fostering a more inclusive society. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Canadian Mental Health Association
Position: Residential worker
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $26.44 – $32.79 hourly
Employment Type: Temporary/Full Time
Location: 386 Queen St E, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 1Z1, Canada
Shift: 35 hours week, Weekdays
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of DCS
Experience: Candidates should have 3 years mental health and addictions
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to perform heavy lifting, reaching, repetition, and bending and ability to work in partnership with clients
- The candidates should have the ability to move, ascend, descend, and position themselves from the floor and back up for prolonged periods
- The candidates should have the ability and flexibility to work independently on a range of tasks within specified time frames and deadlines, and to work as part of a team
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have a minimum two-year diploma in a human services-related field and a minimum of one year of experience in the fields of mental health, addictions, and housing services and extensive knowledge and understanding of mental health and addictions services and a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- The candidates should have current registration with OCSWSSW or a regulated body under the Regulated Health Professions Act and mandatory certification in ASIST, First Aid/CPR, and Safe Food Handling, or be willing to obtain these certifications within 3 months
- The candidates should have the ability to apply recovery principles and empowerment-oriented philosophies and practices and ability to recognize and diffuse potential conflict situations and extensive knowledge of standardized screening and assessment tools and extensive knowledge of community service supports and resources
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to observe boundaries, engage in appropriate emotional regulation, and refrain from inappropriate behavior and ability to demonstrate diplomacy and negotiation skills in client and system advocacy
- The candidates should have the ability to make sound clinical judgments and effectively communicate those judgments to others and excellent organizational and time management skills
- The candidates should have excellent computer skills and competency in software applications used by the agency and excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain sound relationships within and outside CMHA and excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to engage in reasonable self-care strategies that incorporate balancing work or life responsibilities and excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- The candidates should have the ability to provide effective client services in English, with bilingualism and acceptable Police Vulnerable Sector Check upon hire and maintain it throughout employment
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to demonstrate self-care, healthy living, competence, self-worth, flexibility, accommodation, and the values of trust and hope as role models and follow the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation
- The candidates should be able to show insight and awareness into their own strengths and limitations and have the ability to reach out to others both within and outside the supported housing environment
- The candidates should be able to carry out responsibilities in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of CMHA, relevant legislation and regulations, and organizational policies to promote the delivery of efficient and high-quality services
Benefits:
- The candidates will get Employee assistance program
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
Contact Details:
CMHA Algoma
Residential Worker
Address Information:
Sault Ste Marie
Ontario
P6C 3X9
Contact Information:
Tel: (705) 989-5683
Website: https://ssm-algoma.cmha.ca/
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!