ABOUT US

Metro Community Housing Association is a non-profit, community-based agency that provides support to persons living with mental illness. MCHA operates residential settings throughout Halifax and Dartmouth under the umbrella of Department of Community Services and has grown to 17 locations following the opening of our newest home in 2021. Established in 1974, MCHA manages small option homes, group homes, complex care homes, a community transition house, and residential care facility. We also offer supported apartment services to those participants living independently.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Inclusion Facilitator supports participants with complex mental health and behaviour needs to reside in a community placement and meaningfully engage in their community. The role focuses on encouraging appropriate behaviours and developing skills to increase independence for participants in the community. The CIF works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the participant receives the appropriate supports for their specific needs. This role is responsible for effective and appropriate verbal and physical crisis interventions.
This is a unionized position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in Human Services OR post-secondary education in Psychology, Sociology, or other human services required
• Minimum 1 years experience supporting individuals with disabilities and long-term mental health concerns required
• Proficient and evolving subject matter expertise supporting individuals with disabilities and long-term mental health concerns
• Demonstrated ability to support individuals using a trauma-informed, humanistic approach
• Must be willing and able to follow through on a certified physical crisis intervention model
• Must be able to work a rotational schedule, with awake overnight shifts
• Must successfully complete mandatory training, including physical containment training, as a condition of employment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and appropriate level of insurance required for transporting clients.

Please refer the Job description for details