Mental Health Worker

Employment Status: Full-time
Department: Mental Health and Addictions

✓ Pension ✓ Dental Insurance ✓ Disability Insurance ✓ Health Insurance ✓ Life Insurance

Description

Works with clients with severe and persistent mental health disorders to live successfully in the community; and works with the Mental Health team to develop and implement appropriate psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) and recovery plans to meet the client’s needs; provides daily physical, emotional, social support/advocacy, personal life skills assistance, teaching and coaching; supports client participation in daily living activities such as light housekeeping, personal laundry and by side-by-side food preparation; provides transportation services to and from events, outings, appointments and programs.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

Work Where Adventure Meets Opportunity!

Picture this! Enjoy a spectacular lakefront and “boat-parking” right outside the main entrance of your workplace. Experience the vibrant multi-cultural spirit of Kenora. Explore endless outdoor walking trails and adventures that are right at your doorstep. Kenora offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with the natural beauty of a diverse and welcoming community! Working at LWDH means embracing work-life balance like never before.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, and short/long-term disability coverage
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

Qualifications

• Diploma/Certificate in Nursing; Recreation; Social Services; Addictions or Degree other than OT or Social Work
• Must be registered and be a member in good standing with their College and Professional Association
• Class G driver’s license and driver’s abstract acceptable to our insurance provider
• Must have own vehicle for use at work
• Food Handlers Safety Course
• Criminal Reference Check
• Reliable attendance record
• Will follow confidentiality policies
• WHMIS
• Demonstrates knowledge and appreciation of First Nations Culture
• Ability to communicate in Ojibway or Cree is considered an asset
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to function independently and have good personal integrity
• Demonstrates ability to work well with others preferably as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Awareness of, and maintains good professional boundaries
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Non-judgmental approach
• Ability to foster and maintain relationships with other community agencies
• Non-violent Crisis intervention type course
• Suicide intervention prevention course
• First Aid/CPR
• At least two years’ experience in working with individuals with mental health disorders

Please apply through the online application process via https://lwdh.talentpoolbuilder.com/

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH.

Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.

For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393