Job Posting #789-22

POSITION TITLE: FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
DEPARTMENT: INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH
POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
CLOSING DATE: DECEMBER 14, 2022
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE
STATUS: FULL-TIME
WAGE RATE: $24.923 - $25.669

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, following Recovery Principles, the Family Support Worker is responsible for the provision of support, information, consultation, education and community development services to benefit family members of GBHS mental health patients.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Post-Secondary certificate in Mental Health, Addictions, or relevant Social Science Field
• Experience supporting families and/or people with substance use and mental health issues
• Awareness of mental health and substance use services, and resources within Grey/Bruce County
• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the rights and needs of people with substance use and mental issues
• Knowledge of Harm Reduction Principles and Practices
• Knowledge of major mental illnesses and their impact on individuals and families
• Knowledge of psychiatry, DSM V and the Ontario Mental Health Act
• Knowledge and appreciation of Recovery Principles
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with family members and with professionals
• Strong communication skills, including public speaking and writing skills
• Good judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting
• Valid Ontario Class ‘G’ driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Adherence to GBHS ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at GBHS through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

• Formal Peer Support Training
• Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Training
• C.P.I. training up to date

Thank you for your interest in employment at Grey Bruce Health Services. We have many exciting opportunities available. GBHS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage Indigenous people, racialized persons / persons of colour, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2 to apply and self-identify. Please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the recruitment and selection process. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $24.92-$25.67 per hour

Work Location: One location

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