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Communitas Supportive Care Society 
Mental Health Worker 
Position: Mental Health Worker LOCATION: First Avenue, Chilliwack REPORTS TO: Manager POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible to provide support to mental health consumers living in an assisted living setting with a goal toward maintaining an optimal level of independence. The mental health worker will provide support in all areas of living including: meals, social, mental, physical and/or spiritual, through participation in home and community-based activities. First Avenue offers a safe and supportive environment where consumers can acquire knowledge and skills that will assist them to eventually transition to a more independent setting in the community. Overnight shifts provide on call support to Transitional Living Program (TLP) clients. SPECIFIC DUTIES Supports individual residents in skill-building activities identified in the residents Recovery Plan Assists residents in learning skills of daily living; including assisting residents in the following areas: Creating a breakfast meal plan, grocery shopping and learning how to prepare meals. Learning how to maintain a clean and safe home Budgeting and money management Accessing community resources Developing a personal support system (e.g. family, friends, community groups, case manager, psychiatrist, counselor, etc.) Maintaining a balanced lifestyle of work and leisure activities Gaining other necessary skills for independent living Works with the manager to ensure the safety and well being of each resident Works with other support staff to ensure a continuity in activities and routines that will help each resident obtain the needed life skills to live in the community Follows all protocols as required (e.g. medical, nutritional, crisis intervention, etc.) Administers medication as required Prepares and serves meals and snacks according to the menu plan and Food Safe guidelines, for up to 11 residents Knows and facilitates residents goals and dreams Supports the residents desires for spiritual growth and development Consciously thinks about and promotes better ways of supporting the residents in the home Participates in the upkeep of residents home; helps with house cleaning, cooking and organizing Participates in training/orientation of new staff Maintains resident records as required (e.g. daily charting) Participates in all program staff meetings Acts as keyworker to resident(s), as assigned by Manager Attends work related in-services as required by Communitas Follows through on shift assignments as delegated Available for nighttime support (via telephone) to clients of the Transitional Living Program as necessary Other duties as assigned (e.g. administrative duties, extra cleaning, etc.) REQUIREMENTS Training/experience in the field of Psychosocial Rehabilitation/Psychology/Community Mental Health Training/experience in the safe use of psychotropic medications is an asset Training/experience in developing and implementing activity programs, including recreational, life skills and community access and awareness A philosophy of service that is in line with Communitas Vision, Mission and Values Familiar with and able to implement Spirit of Gentleness principles Familiar with and able to implement Psychosocial Rehabilitation principles fostering a belief in the recovery process Ability to take initiative with creativity and flexibility Ability to be motivational and positive in interactions with residents Ability to effectively access community resources Excellent teamwork skills, ability to maintain Honest, Direct and Respectful relationships Ability to receive direction as well as being able to work independently without supervision Ability to observe, record and evaluate change in human behaviour Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Possession of a valid Class 5 BC drivers license Possession of a valid Emergency First Aid Certificate with CPR (must maintain valid certification) Email your resume to: HR@CommunitasCare.com To meet us in person, please come and see us at The Black Press Career and Post-Secondary Education Event. - Free Admission - Bring Your Resume Thursday June 8th, 2023 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Clarion Hotel Conference Centre 36035 N. Parallel Rd., Abbotsford, BC (1156162h)

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