Crisis Services Worker I - Jobs in Selkirk, MB

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GENERALDescription: Crisis Services Worker ICompetition #: SEL MH 2086/22RPosting Date: 10/20/2022Status: ActiveType: ExternalDESCRIPTION The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health AuthorityOur VisionWe will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.Our MissionWe work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.Our ValuesAlways with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each otherCollaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer ServiceCrisis Worker ICrisis Services CW1_03Closing Date: 10/27/2022Facility / Site: Selkirk MH Crisis ServicesPosting Type: Mat-Pat LOA (Subject to a minimum notice of 2 weeks or 1 pay period, whichever is longer)Position Type: Full-TimeHours of Work: Days NightsTerm Dates: 10/28/2022 - 08/13/2023FTE: 1Union Group: MGEU Community SupportWage / Salary: As per applicable collective agreementPosition Summary: As a team member of the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), the Crisis Worker I (CWI) assists the team to provide crisis intervention services to individuals, and their families and natural supports. The CWI assists the team during the intake process, ongoing treatment planning, the resolution of the crisis, formulation of discharge planning, and documentation of care. The team member follows the leadership of the nurse, will demonstrate a commitment to holistic practice, and will be focused on the strengths of the individual, their unique recovery journey and increasing competencies. Person centered care, accessibility, respect, continuous improvement, and ethical practice directs service delivery. The CWI is responsible for light housekeeping, meals, and other supportive tasks. The position of CWI functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.Qualifications:

• Grade 12 required
• Valid Basic CPR Certification
• ASIST Certificate (applied suicide intervention skills training)
• Knowledge of mental health problems and illnesses
• Demonstrated competence in crisis intervention
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders
• Knowledge of community resources and procedures related to accessing the available services
• Demonstrated ability to understand and work within the mental health recovery model
• One year working in the field of mental health preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A positive attitude towards learning, growth, and health
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve
• Ability to interact with individuals of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
• Commitment to work within a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Valid Manitoba drivers’ license
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.Quick Apply

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