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PAR South Clubhouse Mental Health Worker

Ontario, Canada

The Canadian Mental Health Association/Peel Branch is recruiting for the PAR Clubhouse Program, which provides a rehabilitation day program to adults with serious mental illness.

This full-time position (37.5 hours per week) is available in the Mississauga , Ontario Clubhouse. The Mental Health Worker is required to work on some evenings for social recreational activities, at least one Saturday per month and some public holidays such as Easter, Canada Day, New Year’s Day etc since the Clubhouse mandate and standards require the Clubhouse to be open during these times to provide activities for clients.
The schedule for such work days will be set on a rotational basis by the Clubhouse Manager, in consultation with staff.

Job responsibilities:

To assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of clubhouse components as assigned
To participate in the intake/orientation of members
To provide information to care givers, families and the community
To engage members and facilitate the daily operations of clubhouse units in consultation with Manager, Clubhouse Services
To develop and implement employment training, support and advocacy with members and to maintain ongoing liaison with employers
To participate in and facilitate social recreation activities
To provide housing and home support
To participate on clubhouse committees and attend meetings
To provide support to members in hospital, at community presentations, educational opportunities including case management, case conferences and community support agreements
To participate in the management by team process for the development and implementation of core clubhouse services
To maintain accurate and confidential records
Other related duties

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:

College Diploma or University Degree in a Health/Human Services related field
At least 1 year of experience working with adults with a serious mental illness
Some familiarity in Psychosocial Rehabilitation and /or Recovery Philosophy
Experience with pre-vocational, vocational, residential supports, social and life skills development
Demonstrated teamwork ethic/practices and experience in group facilitation as well as individual supports
Current Certification CPR/first aid is required
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills training is an asset
A second language reflecting the diversity of Peel region or fluency in French is an asset
Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and public holidays

Please send a cover letter and your resume via email to the HR Manager at balsaran@cmhapeel.ca or by mail to
Human Resources Manager
CMHA/Peel
250 Clarence Street, Unit # 5
Brampton, ON L6W 1T4
Canada

Fax: 905-451-1720

www.cmhapeel.ca

CMHA/Peel is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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