CMHA - PEI Division
Job Summary:
Job Description:
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the nation-wide leader and champion for mental health. CMHA facilitates access to the resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness.
The PEI Division of the Canadian Mental Health Association requires the services of a qualified individual to work as a Mental Health Worker at our Hope Centre Clubhouse in Alberton, PEI.
Hope Centre Clubhouse is a psychosocial rehabilitation center for adults living with mental illness. Hope Centre believes that the focus should be on the strengths of all individuals and on mental wellness, and not mental illness.
This is a one (1) Full-Time Employment (FTE) student contract (8-week) position. This position will be located at our Alberton office.
No. of Vacancies: 1 Full -Time Employment (FTE) student contract (8-week) position
Pay: $ 16/hour +4% vacation pay for 37.5 hours per week
Duration: 8 weeks
Job Summary:
- Creates and facilitates activities for clients that promote wellness and independent living skills
- Assists in providing navigation supports to community members in-person and by phone
- Monitors the safety and the security of members and take appropriate action and report accordingly any issues.
- Maintains confidentiality
- Provide reception for CMHA PEI’s office in Alberton
- Assists in the cleaning and sanitation of Clubhouse
- Performs other tasks as needed
Requirements:
- Must be between the ages of 18-30 at the start date
- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
- Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
*International students are not eligible . Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents
Education:
- Grade 12 High School Diploma or GED
Key Skills and Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs
- Compassionate, positive, caring and personable approach
- Ability to work on a team
Other Requirements
- A satisfactory and current criminal records and vulnerable sector check
An asset to this position is a solid knowledge, sensitivity, and/or lived experience relating to the issues of mental health and addictions.
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week. Some evening and weekend work maybe required
Location: Alberton, PEI
Start Date: As soon as possible
Interested candidates should apply with their resume and cover letter by either mail or email to:
HR Coordinator
CMHA PEI Division
178 Fitzroy Street, P.O. Box 785,
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7L9
Email: hr@cmha.pe.ca
(please indicate on subject line: Mental Health Worker- Prince County)
CMHA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We thank all applicants who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.