Community mental health worker
Job in
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listed on 2026-02-18
Listing for:
JAZ Community Support Limited
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
-
Social Work
Community Health, Mental Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services -
Healthcare
Community Health, Mental Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Work Term:
Permanent - Work Language:
English - Hours:
70 to 96 hours bi-weekly - Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate - Experience:
Will train - or equivalent experience Work site environment
- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance) Work setting
- Urban area
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Community agency Tasks
- Perform administrative tasks
- Implement life skills workshops
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Mandt System training
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Cultural Awareness Training
- Medication Administration Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate Target audience
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail Weight handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs) Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
- Organized Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada? Employment terms options
- Evening
- Shift Employment terms options
- Day
- Weekend Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Travel insurance
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