Support Worker SNP

Support Worker SNP

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‍Would you like to use your knowledge and skills as a support worker in a unique and meaningful environment?  As a Support Worker, you provide daily support to clients with addiction, psychiatric and/or psychosocial problems. You create a safe and structured environment in which clients can work on their recovery and development. You are an important link within the treatment team: you guide clients, identify changes, coordinate with colleagues and contribute to suitable care and support. At MHC, you work on accessible and professional mental healthcare in a small-scale setting. We are a growing organization with ambition: from specialized mental healthcare to forensic care. With us, you get the opportunity to gain broad experience in a multicultural and socially engaged environment.

What will you do?

As a Support Worker, you play an important role in the daily guidance and support of clients during their recovery process. You work closely with colleagues and the (lead) practitioner.

In this varied position, you:

• Guide and support clients in their daily functioning and encourage their self-reliance.
• Provide structure, safety and clarity and contribute to a positive therapeutic living environment. This includes supporting with activities of daily living (ADL) where needed.
• Observe the behavior and wellbeing of clients, identify changes and report on them to the (lead) practitioner and the team.
• As a mentor, coordinate the support of a number of clients and draw up a suitable support plan together with the client and the (lead) practitioner.
• Maintain contact with the client's network and coordinate with colleagues and other disciplines involved.
• Carefully record observations and progress in the electronic health record (EHR) and actively take part in client meetings, team meetings and peer supervision.

We are proud of our social commitment and the impact we make on local communities. You work with a diverse team, where knowledge exchange and collaboration are encouraged by the Dutch Caribbean Mental Health Federation.

Where will you work?

You will work in our Sentro Nos Perseveransia (SNP) team on Bonaire, which consists of about 20 committed professionals. The multidisciplinary team provides both outpatient and inpatient support and treatment to adults with addiction and/or psychiatric problems.

At MHC, you work on accessible and professional mental healthcare in a small-scale setting. We are a growing organization with ambition: from specialized mental healthcare to forensic care. With us, you get room to deepen your expertise, collaborate and truly make a difference. We are proud of our social commitment and the impact we make on local communities.

What do we ask of you?

We are looking for a support worker with a strong background and the right skills. You recognize yourself in the following points:

• A completed vocational education at MBO level 4 in nursing or group support work
• Affinity with mental healthcare and work experience in supporting clients with addiction and psychiatric problems
• Flexibility, empathy and a willingness to learn
• Interest in working in an intercultural environment
• Fluent in Dutch and Papiamentu or willing to learn them quickly.

What do we offer?

MHC offers you an attractive package of employment conditions and the opportunity to develop professionally.

• Salary scale FWG 40 in accordance with the BES Healthcare CLA, depending on your education and experience between USD 2,720.00 and USD 3,717.00 gross per month based on a full-time work week.
• You will receive a one-year contract with the prospect of permanent employment.
• Growth and learning: room for development through study facilities, peer supervision and a Vitality Budget of USD 850 per year.
• Additional benefits: 25 days of leave (full-time), automatic step increase after one year, vacation allowance (8.33% in June) and year-end bonus (8.33% in December).

Will you join our team?

We look forward to receiving your cover letter and resume.

Questions about the position and the team? Feel free to contact Carlos Javier Martis (General Manager SNP/FACT): +599 796 1163 or carlos.martis@mentalhealthcaribbean.com

If candidates are equally suitable, preference is given to candidates from the Caribbean region or with a Caribbean background.