Crisis Worker - Jobs in Steinbach

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Requisition ID: 349260 Position Number: 480-715701592A069-05Competition #: SS-23-1638Posting End Date: November 30, 2023City: SteinbachSite: Southern Health-Santé Sud Work Location: Crisis Stabilization Unit - Steinbach Department / Unit: Mental Health Job Stream: Clinical Union: CUPE Anticipated Start Date - End Date: As mutually agreed - IndefiniteReason for Term: Other LeaveFTE: 0.4Anticipated Shift: Days/Nights/Weekends Hours of Work: 7.25 hour shiftsWage Rate: As Per CUPE Community Collective AgreementTerm Condition (if applicable): For CUPE: The employee occupying this indefinite term position shall receive notice equivalent to the amount of notice the employee returning from leave provides the Employer.Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.Position Summary:Reporting to the Regional Manager – Crisis Services and under the day-to-day operational leadership and direction of the Crisis Stabilization Unit Practitioner or Crisis Clinician, the Crisis Worker is responsible for providing crisis intervention and supportive services to individuals in mental health or psychosocial crisis and their families and care givers as required, to ensure timely professional crisis intervention for those seeking urgent mental health services within the region.The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.Qualifications:• Complete of High School Education, Manitoba standards• Completion of a recognized Community College Diploma program in Social Services, or a related health discipline• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)• Food Handler Training Certificate Level I• Mental Health First Aid Training is an asset• Knowledge and understanding of the mental health system including: resources, acute in-patient care, psychosocial rehabilitation and community mental health delivery systems• Principles of crisis intervention• Two (2) years’ mental health experience at the para-professional level, providing support services to adults with mental illness• Experience in the provision of crisis intervention and the application of the principles of crisis intervention• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums• Good work and attendance recordConditions of Employment:• Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate• All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern HealthSanté Sud policy.• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.Interested candidates should select thequot;Apply quot; icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.