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The CSJ Mental Health Worker reports to the Foundry Supervisor, and will work with the Youth and Family Engagement Coordinator to organize, facilitate, and deliver health and wellness activities for youth ages 12 to 24 with mental health disabilities. Activities are offered in person and virtually. In addition, the CSJ Mental Health Worker will promote the Foundry by building relationships with individuals and businesses in the community.
Job Responsibility:
Co-facilitating health and wellness groups for youth 12 to 24 years old, together with Peer Support Workers and external presenters
Engaging youth and planning activities based on what they have communicated as their passion and interests
Ensuring safety protocols are communicated to in-person group participants and providing any required safety supplies and PPE
Scheduling health and wellness activities that are tailored to participants
Planning and coordinating transportation for community outings for youth
Promoting groups through social media, service providers, and community networking
Planning and ensuring supplies and space are ready for group activities
Requirements:
Experience working with youth is an asset
Experience coordinating activities is an asset
Experience working with youth with mental health challenges is an asset
A valid class 5 BC Driver's license and a satisfactory driver's record
Good verbal, written, and active listening communication skills in English
Ability to demonstrate empathetic, compassionate, non-judgmental, and flexible behaviour
Good relationship building skills
Good organizational, planning, and time management skills
Ability to develop crisis management skills and ability to work effectively in a crisis
Ability to use virtual meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom
Ability to use various social media platforms
Ability to work effectively independently and with other program staff, relevant service providers, and community members
The use of a personal, reliable vehicle for program-related driving
Ability to work with youth in difficult and challenging situations
Flexible working hours including some evening work is required
Ability to have direct, in-person contact with on-site staff and clients
adherence to health and safety protocols is required
Ability to handle crisis and conflict situations requiring the ability to de-escalate
Ability to work as part of a team
Eligibility to meet Canada Summer Jobs requirements of being between 16 to 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
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
have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada
A satisfactory criminal records check is a condition of employment which Archway will make arrangements for the successful candidates
Nice to have:
Experience working with youth is an asset
Experience coordinating activities is an asset
Experience working with youth with mental health challenges is an asset
What we offer:
Great in-house training opportunities
Build your experience in the field of community health and wellness and working with youth with mental health disabilities
Rewarding work in a positive and supportive environment
Work-life balance
Access to online wellness resources including newsletters, physical health videos, and wellness events