Indigenous Community Support Worker — Traveling

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Parksville; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking an Indigenous Support Worker to provide life skills coaching and advocacy for clients with severe substance use and related mental health concerns. The role involves motivating clients, supporting daily living activities, and reporting progress within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualification includes a Diploma in Community Social Services or related field, with two years of experience with Indigenous communities.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Social Services or related field required.
• Two years of recent experience with Indigenous communities preferred.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Guardianship Act is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide life skills training, coaching, advocacy, and support services.
• Motivate and assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Report client progress and response to medications.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver culturally safe care.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Harm reduction

Cultural safety

Problem solving

Life skills coaching

Observation skills

Initiative

Team collaboration

Indigenous services delivery

De-escalation

Empathy

Education

Diploma in Community Social Services

Post-secondary education in counselling skills or related

Job description

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking an Indigenous Support Worker to provide life skills coaching and advocacy for clients with severe substance use and related mental health concerns. The role involves motivating clients, supporting daily living activities, and reporting progress within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualification includes a Diploma in Community Social Services or related field, with two years of experience with Indigenous communities.