Work as a Mental Health Worker at Progress Place Clubhouse
Progress Place Clubhouse is a mental health community centre dedicated to improving the lives of people living with mental illness. Connecting a global network of hundreds of worldwide clubhouses, Progress Place has assisted in keeping countless members out of the hospital and provided opportunities to flourish in their communities, every day of every week for over 35 years. Join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need.
We are urgently seeking a Mental Health Worker in Toronto, ON, to assist with service delivery and program implementation. We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, and compassionate individual to join our team.
This is a full-time, permanent role with an hourly rate of $28.39 per hour for 37.5 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, coordinate, and implement the delivery of specific services within the community.
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention.
- Resolve conflict situations and liaise with other social service agencies and healthcare providers.
- Maintain program statistics for evaluation and research purposes.
- Conduct food preparation tasks as needed.
- Modify Web pages, applets, and scripts.
- Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) for program-related tasks.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- 1 to 2 years of relevant experience.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable handling weights up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
- Proficiency in MS Office and electronic mail systems.
- Experience working with persons with mental health disabilities.
- Knowledge of policies and programs related to mental health.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Persons with mental health disabilities
Computer and technology knowledge
- Electronic mail
- MS Office
Policy and program experience
- Mental health
Area of work experience
- Community service organization
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
Weight handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
- Organized
- Ability to multitask
- Outgoing
Job Details:
| Job Details | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | Toronto, ON, Canada |
| Salary | $28.39 per hour / 37.5 hours per week |
| Workplace Information | On-site |
| Terms of Employment | Permanent, Full-time |
| Schedule | Day shift |
| Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Vacancies | 1 vacancy |
| Job Bank No. | 3244283 |
| Benefits | Health benefits, Financial benefits |
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
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Who Can Apply?
Only apply for this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, please do not apply, as the employer will not respond to your application.
How to Apply?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the following methods:
- By Email: dgarbis@progressplace.org
Application Instructions:
When applying, please include the following:
- Cover letter
- Answers to the following screening questions:
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Application Deadline: April 9, 2025
