Mental Health Worker (Casual)

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Position Purpose summary:

The Mental Health Coordinator supports CRF residents with their mental health challenges and serves as a community resource contact for staff. This includes developing skills to aid the re-integration process and connecting clients with relevant service providers in the community.

Develop skills conducive to successful reintegration into the community including:

• Assess clients as assigned by Manager: CRF to determine mental health needs.
• Create and deliver mental health plan to assist client in meeting goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with community agencies/partners and maintain a resource bank of community resources services and contacts.
• Arrange referrals to community agencies/partners that support with mental health needs.
• Assist with intake and discharge procedures for residents as assigned.
• Help clients with inter-personal skills that promote dignity and respect.
• Model appropriate behaviour and help develop daily life skills.
• Intervene in crisis situations provides support and advocates as required.
• Performs other duties as required. This position may involve some flexible work assignment when additional support is required.

This position is meant to support clients in building skills for healthy personal and social interactions in five key areas:

1) Communication;

2) Interpersonal relations;

3) Emotional Self Regulation;

4) Leisure; and

5) Healthy Living Skills.

(Other skills may be applicable as deemed necessary. The Mental Health Coordinator encourages community involvement and assists in the successful re-integration of offenders released to the Nanaimo area as assigned.

Accountabilities:

General:

• Help caseworkers connect clients with mental health supports and resources in the community.
• Provide support as assigned to connect client with various professional appointments.
• Provide monthly summary of activities and outcomes to the Manager: CRF.
• Attend case management meetings.
• Participate with the CRF team in institutional in-reach as assigned (may involve some overnight travel.
• Assist Caseworker team by recommending known resources in the community.
• Liaise with clients case management team to facilitate resources to meet the clients needs and reduces their risk.
• Escort high risk offenders who have limited access to the community as assigned.

Caseload-specific Accountabilities:

• Support clients in locating and viewing potential rental units.
• Work with clients to secure social assistance and/or disability funding obtain identification and find employment opportunities.

• Assist clients seek leisure and volunteer opportunities.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils: None

Internal: Program Manager CRF Staff Clients other Staff.

External: Community Stakeholders

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:

• Report directly to: CRF Program Manager.
• Direct reports for this position: None.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

• None.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Direct interaction with (high risk) offenders in a controlled environment.
• Support clients in the community (public) environment.
• Report writing and record keeping in office space.
• Meet with potential clients (within correctional facilities).
• Out-of-town travel may be required (15%).

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Armys Mission Statement in a professional manner exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

education and experience Qualifications:

Education Qualifications and Certifications:

• Undergraduate degree in criminology psychology social work or related education preferred.

• Combination of related experience and education may be considered.
• Clear TB Skin Test required.
• Criminal record clearance through the BC Criminal Records Review Program required.
• Security clearance through Correctional Services Canada required.
• Valid Occupational First Aid Level 1 or equivalent an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License an asset.
• Valid WHIMS certificate an asset.
• Completion of NHC mandatory especially ARMATUS abuse training required.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Two years of related experience.
• Knowledge of and experience in the field of Addiction and Mental health.
• Understand and represent the NHC Philosophy Standards and Policies.
• Possess computer literacy.
• Calm and well-organized in busy and sometimes stressful situations.
• Presentable in appearance in accordance with NHC standards.
• Effective oral and communication skills.
• Individual and cultural sensitivity.

Skills and Capabilities

• Attention to detail problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Strong reading writing verbal communication.
• Strong interpersonal problem solving decision making and critical thinking skills.

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.