Community Mental Health | Life Skills Worker

Interior Health Authority; Vernon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Vernon, B.C., seeks a part-time Community Mental Health Life Skills Worker to support individuals in their recovery journey at Willowview Mental Health Centre. This role entails maintaining a clean environment and facilitating daily activities according to clients' care plans. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and empathy skills. The position is part-time (0.69 FTE) with flexible shifts, contributing to a balanced lifestyle and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career Growth

Employer paid training/education

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan

Balanced lifestyle

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health or community support settings preferred.
• Ability to facilitate clients' independent living.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented practices.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in their recovery journey.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the facility.
• Engage clients in daily activities according to care plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a relief part time (0.69 FTE) Community Mental Health (Facility) Life Skills Worker to join our team at the Willowview Mental Health Centre in Vernon, B.C. This relief position is until the return of the incumbent.

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

Responsibilities

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

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!