Rehabilitation Worker I, Edward Street Temporary Part-time

The Rehabilitation Worker I will work with the client to implement an individual Recovery Plan of Care to address client goals. The home and the environment will be used as a recovery rehabilitation tool to develop activities of daily living and promote client transition to a less intrusive and more independent living situation.

The Rehabilitation Worker I will monitor and attend to the well-being and safety of residents and maintain a comfortable and clean-living environment. The Rehabilitation Worker I will work to support clients to improve their social/interpersonal relationships, use leisure time effectively, encourage participation in events, encourage and support the development of natural friendships.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

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

• Experience working in mental health and addictions

• Current First Aid and CPR certification required.

• Certified Psychosocial Rehabilitation Recovery Practitioner (CPRRP) designation preferred

• Workshop in motivational interviewing preferred

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

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector police records check

• 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.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and interdependently

• Strong problem-solving abilities

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

• Basic computer and keyboarding skills

• Demonstrated crisis intervention skills/experience