Life Skills Coach for Mental Health & Recovery

Island Health; Parksville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to provide life skills training and support services to individuals facing mental health and developmental challenges. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure client well-being and progress. Candidates should have a diploma in Community Social Services and experience in this field, with effective communication and advocacy skills essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years recent related experience with persons with mental illness/special needs.
• Experience teaching life skills.
• Post-secondary education in counselling skills training.

Responsibilities

• Provide life skills training and support services to clients and families.
• Motivate and assist clients with daily activities.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support client well-being.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to deal with others

Prioritization and organization

Problem-solving

Teaching life skills

Sound judgment

Observation skills

Initiative and independence

Team cooperation

Promoting positive change

Physical ability

Emotional ability

Equipment operation

Advocacy skills

Education

Diploma in Community Social Services

Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate

Food Safe Certificate

Job description

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to provide life skills training and support services to individuals facing mental health and developmental challenges. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure client well-being and progress. Candidates should have a diploma in Community Social Services and experience in this field, with effective communication and advocacy skills essential.