mental health support worker

Posted on December 09, 2024 by Employer details Elizabeth Fry Kingston

Job details

*Position:* Mental Health Support Worker *Posting Date: December 4 , 2024* *Closing Date: December 20th, 2024* *Agency:* Elizabeth Fry Society of Kingston *Location:* Kingston, Ontario, Canada *Mission Statement:* _?Empowering women through provision of community outreach, social justice services, and affordable housing.?_ *Position Description: * The Mental Health Support Worker works from an anti-oppressive framework to provide mental health support on behalf of the Agency to women in the community and in custodial settings. This takes on a variable amount of responsibilities including, but not limited to, individual counselling, program delivery, skills development and support in daily living, assistance in recreational activities and independent exercise/leisure, referrals for self-identified needs (i.e., vocational, parenting, etc.), accompaniment to activities external to the Agency, and institutional visits. A primary component of this role is to liaise regularly with the Case Management Team and provide ongoing mental health assistance and counselling to women in the Community Residential Facility, at both provincial and federal levels. Further, the Mental Health Support Worker plays an integral role in the development of new programming on an ongoing basis. *Qualifications:* A post-secondary diploma or degree in Social Sciences field; A minimum of two (2) years? experience working with women in the criminal justice system; Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, such as Criminal Code of Canada, Correctional and Conditional Release Act, Ontario Mental Health Act, as well as standards and policies, such as National Parole Board policies and Community Residential Facility Standards; Familiarity with anti-oppressive philosophies and frameworks; Active awareness of the Elizabeth Fry Society, including history and the Agency?s current role within the community; Commitment to and experience with women?s intersecting needs and systemic issues; Strong interviewing and analytical skills; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Possible flexibility in hours; *Driver?s License, current CPIC* *Please note that Enhanced Security Clearance through the Government of Canada is required for this position.* Please submit your resume to Kathryn Londry at *klondry@efrykingston.ca* by *Friday, December 20, 2024 @ 4 pm* _The Elizabeth Fry Society of Kingston is committed to employment equity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from equity groups including individuals of Aboriginal descent, racialized individuals, individuals with disabilities, and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered persons. _ _The Elizabeth Fry Society of Kingston is committed to employment equity within its staff and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (?AODA?)._ *If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Office Administrator kbacchus@efrykingston.ca* Job Type: Full-time Expected hours: 33 per week Benefits: * Flexible schedule Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2024-12-20