Community Mental Health | Life Skills Worker

Interior Health; Vernon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health organization is seeking a permanent part-time Community Mental Health Life Skills Worker in Vernon, Canada. This role involves facilitating clients’ movement toward independent living and requires relevant experience and certifications. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health care and enjoy a supportive team environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer paid training/education

Employer paid vacation

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years recent related experience in a mental health setting.
• Current valid B.C. driver's license (Class 5).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate clients’ movement toward independent living.
• Engage in daily activities established through the Clients’ care plan.
• Contribute to a supportive and empowering environment.

Skills

Knowledge of Mental Illnesses & Treatments

Effective communication (verbal & written)

Ability to work independently and as a team member

Ability to organize and prioritize

Familiarity with local community support services

Education

Grade 12

Human Service Worker Certificate or Mental Health Worker’s certificate

First Aid Level 1 required

Job description

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a permanent part time (0.88 FTE) Community Mental Health (Facility) Life Skills Workers to join our team at the Willowview Mental Health Centre in Vernon, B.C.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
• Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

The Community Mental Health (Facility) Life Skills Worker contributes to a supportive and empowering environment that will enhance the resident’s recovery. Within a specialized residential care environment, this position facilitates the clients’ movement toward independent living, through the maintenance/cleanliness of the facility and engaging in daily activities with the clients that are established through the Clients’ care plan.

Scheduling Information

Shift types are days, evenings and nights and shift times are from 07:30 to 15:30, 15:00 to 22:00, 23:30 to 07:30, 11:00 to 19:00 hours.

About this location/unit

Willowview is a short stay facility (14 days) where clients come for respite or are transitioning back to home or community from hospital. Dealing specifically with MH clients and a maximum capacity of seven beds. Willowview provides many services including adult community support, adult short-term assessment and treatment, community residential programs, geriatric programs, crisis intervention, day and outpatient programs, addictions counselling, concurrent disorders services, group therapy, peer support, and after-hours mental health support.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

Come live, work and play where others only vacation. Make a difference. Love your work. Apply today!

Qualfications

Education, Training and Experience

• Grade 12
• One year Human Service Worker Certificate or Mental Health Worker’s certificate
• Minimum of 2 years recent related experience in a mental health setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• First Aid Level 1 required.
• Current valid B.C. driver’s license (Class 5).

Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with local community support and treatment services.
• Ability to apply knowledge of Mental Illnesses & Treatments.
• Ability to work under conditions of uncertainty
• Ability to perform duty of the job
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a care team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information gathered.

As part of your application, please ensure to:

• Upload your resume, cover letter (if Out of Province indicate if you are relocating to the area and when)
• Upload a copy of your Diploma/Certificate
• Upload copy of your First Aid