Job title: Program Worker, Mental Health Program
Classification: A
Compensation: $28.66 – $30.41 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week
Start / End Date: ASAP – March 31st, 2025, with the possibility of an extension
Reports to: Mental Health Specialist, Mental Health Program
Posting Date: November 26, 2024
Reference Number: CLU-2024-33
Deadline to apply: Upon filled
To apply, submit your cover letter and resume by email to the Executive Assistant at , quoting the reference number.
CultureLink is a settlement and community organization with 35 years’ experience in developing and delivering services to meet the needs of diverse communities. CultureLink works within an anti-oppression framework and is committed to equity. This is a bargaining unit position.
Job Summary:
CultureLink’s Mental Health Program provides coordinated high quality and responsive mental health and wellness services for newcomers to Canada. The Program Worker will provide one-on-one direct services, information and referrals to clients with mental health needs. The Program Worker will also conduct group activities that provide coping strategies, mutual support, skill building and self-help opportunities including information and resource sharing.
The Program Worker will work under the supervision of the Mental Health Specialist with guidance from the Program Manager, Mental Health Program and collaborates with the team to address mental health challenges among newcomers to Canada. They will play an important role in increasing the agency’s capacity to respond to newcomer mental health needs through outreach and training.
In-person work at one or more sites will be required, depending on public health conditions. The Program Worker must also be proficient with technology and online tools (for example Zoom, Google Meets), and able to support clients to participate in virtual programs using technology and online tools.
Maintaining positive relationships with partners and CultureLink colleagues is essential to program success. All agency staff are also expected to support each other and collaborate on agency-wide initiatives.
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