Rehabilitation Worker I, Brock Cottage, Temporary Full-time

The Rehabilitation Worker I will engage and work with clients on an individual basis to achieve goals as outlined in the clients Recovery Plan of Care. The Rehabilitation worker will use hands on training techniques, supporting and encouraging clients on a daily basis to improve life skills, social/ interpersonal relationships, effective use of leisure time, encourage participation in events, the development of natural friendships and to take responsibility for their personal wellness and cooperative living chores.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a degree or diploma in a relevant, health-related discipline of study.

• Experience working in mental health and addictions

• Current First Aid and CPR certification required

• Course/workshop in concurrent disorders or equivalent (SMART Recovery Facilitator Training) an asset

• Certified Psychosocial Rehabilitation Recovery Practitioner (CPRRP) designation an asset

• Workshop in motivational interviewing preferred

• Demonstrated crisis intervention skills/experience

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector police records check

• A valid Ontario Driver’s Licence, access to a vehicle, and vehicle insurance with a minimum of $2,000,000 liability.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and interdependently

• Strong problem-solving abilities

• Requires analytical skills to gather and disseminate data from different sources

• Ability to adapt to changing environments

• Basic computer and keyboarding skills

• Ability to work within Mental Health Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care guidelines, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Practitioner’s Code of Ethics, Best Practices, LLGAMH program standards