Mental Health Therapy Assistant - Recreation Program
- Classification: Mental Hlth Therapy Asst AUX
- Union: AUPE AUX
- Department: AMH Outreach Recreation
- Primary Location: Regional Resource Centre
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 05-MAR-2021
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 15-MAR-2021
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $23.23
- Maximum Salary: $27.06
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Completion of diploma in Social Services or equivalent may be considered. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Current First Aid certification. Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification (NVCI). Current Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Must hold a valid Class 5 Alberta Operator's Licence.
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum 2-3 years working in a community-based health care or human services setting with individuals impacted by addiction, mental illness and/or concurrent disorders. A combination of education and experience may be considered. Knowledge of community support services relevant to client population. Mandatory training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, BLS, ASIST (suicide intervention) required.
Preferred Qualifications:Ability to engage and support individuals with mental, physical and cognitive challenges. Time management skills. Knowledge and skills in crisis intervention. Well-developed reasoning and problem solving skills, conflict resolution skills and effective communication skills. Highly flexible and able to adapt when faced with competing demands. Previous experience in recreation programming is an asset.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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