DESCRIPTION:

Mental Health Proctor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12
• Completion of an educational training program in the area of mental health preferred.
• Peer Support Training and experience preferred.
• ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is required or must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• MHFA (Mental Health First Aide) is required or must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) preferred.
• Understanding of individual empowerment and the recovery model.
• Knowledge of major mental illnesses and interventions.
• Understanding of the issues faced by individuals experiencing a mental illness.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• One-year related volunteer/work experience required.
• Ability to provide safe, effective supports in a manner that considers each individual’s need for privacy, dignity and respect.
• Ability to assess, teach and demonstrate basic life skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a mental health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes.
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the job.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Please refer the Job description for details