Community Mental Health Worker

Title: Community mental health worker (ACYMH Youth Worker) (NOC: 4212)

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening

Salary: To be negotiated

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Kitimat, British Columbia (1 vacancy)
Skill Requirements:

Education: Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Completion of university

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Child and Youth Care Worker (CCW/CYW) Diploma, Social Service Worker (SSW) Diploma, Human Services Diploma, Cultural Awareness Training

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English

Work Setting: Community or neighbourhood centre

Target Groups or Clients: Male, Female, Children, Adolescents, Families, Aboriginal groups

Type of Community or Social Service: Education or training, Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)

Specific Skills: Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories, Implement life skills workshops, Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs, Conduct follow-up assessments, Resolve conflict situations, Implement behaviour management programs, Provide personal services support to persons with special needs, Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients, Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs

Additional Skills: Administrative and office activities, Research techniques

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation, Valid driver's licence

Work Location Information: Work in employer's/client's home, Urban area

Ability to Supervise: Working groups

Security and Safety: Confidential security clearance, Criminal record check, Driver's validity licence check

Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning

Employer: Kermode Friendship Society
How to Apply:

Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.

By Mail:
3313 Kalum Street
Terrace, British Columbia
V8G 2N7
By Fax: (250) 635-6748
By E-mail: kirbyazak@kermode-fs.ca

Business Profile: Deliver culturally relevant programs and services to Terrace community and surrounding area

Web Site: http://www.kermode-fs.ca