Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker, Red Fish Healing Centre- BC Mental Health & Substa[...]

BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting individuals facing complex mental health and substance use challenges. As a Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in monitoring client progress, developing care plans, and providing emotional support. This casual position offers flexible work options and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. With a commitment to diversity and reconciliation, this innovative firm values your contributions and supports your professional growth through various wellness programs and development opportunities.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Professional development

Flexible work options

Discounts through WorkPerks

Qualifications

• Diploma in Social Services Support Work required.
• Two years of relevant experience or equivalent education and training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clients and document observations according to treatment objectives.
• Participate in case planning and develop individual care plans with the team.
• Provide emotional support and assist clients with daily living activities.

Skills

Principles of recovery in mental illness

Community, social, and health resources

Understanding of substance misuse and behavioral management

Knowledge of mental health issues and treatments

Ability to develop health life skills with clients

Awareness of Indigenous issues and cultural safety

Commitment to reconciliation and Indigenous rights

Education

Diploma from a recognized Social Services Support Worker program

Two years' recent, relevant experience

Job description

Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
Coquitlam, BC

What you'll do

1. Monitor clients in accordance with treatment objectives; observe behaviors and symptoms and document observations in accordance with standard procedures. Recognize anticipated/unanticipated client responses to the recovery process; provide verbal reports on changes in client's appearance, behavior, and/or health.
2. Participate in the admission, case planning, and discharge process for clients by conducting interviews with clients and families, gathering relevant history and records, and attending case meetings. Develop individual care plans collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.
3. Establish rapport with clients based on respect; provide emotional support and supportive counseling. Assist with problem-solving, behavior management, and self-care. Discuss treatment goal adjustments with counselors.
4. Assist clients with daily living activities, including time management, organization, and interpersonal communication. Escort clients to appointments and support skill development and recovery activities.
5. Participate in case planning; interview clients, document progress, and coordinate services with medical and community resources. Advocate for clients and provide information on available community services.

What you bring

Qualifications:

• Diploma from a recognized Social Services Support Worker program
• Two (2) years' recent, relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Valid B.C. driver's license; personal vehicle for local travel

Skills and Knowledge:

• Principles of recovery in mental illness
• Community, social, and health resources
• Understanding of substance misuse and behavioral management
• Knowledge of mental health issues and treatments
• Ability to develop health life skills with clients
• Awareness of Indigenous issues, cultural safety, anti-racism, and related reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.)
• Commitment to reconciliation and Indigenous rights

What we bring

We support our employees with health and wellness programs, professional development, flexible work options, and discounts through WorkPerks. Join BC's largest employer and grow your career with us.

Job Details

• Type: Casual
• Wage: $31.56 to $33.28/hour
• Location: 2745 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam, BC
• Hours: Rotating shifts, 0700-1900/1900-0700
• Application deadline: Until position filled

Note: Support for nomination under the BC Provincial Nominee Program is not guaranteed.

About BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services

We care for individuals with complex mental health and substance use challenges. As part of PHSA, we are committed to excellence, respect, compassion, innovation, partnership, and purpose. Learn more at jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services.

We value diversity and are committed to employment equity and reconciliation efforts with Indigenous Peoples, supporting self-determination and the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's mandates.