Community mental health worker

Posted onJune 17, 2026 by Employer details JAZ Community Support Limited

• Location Coldbrook , NS B4R 1B7
• Salary 26.85 hourly / 84 hours bi-weekly
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience an asset

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• 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
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

• Cultural Awareness Training
• Medication Administration Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

• Females
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

• Criminal record check

• Own transportation

• Ability to work independently
• Physically demanding
• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada
. The employer will not respond to your application.