Life Skills Worker | Mental Health

Interior Health Authority; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Cranbrook, Alberta is hiring a permanent part-time Life Skills Worker to join their Mental Health Team. The role involves providing supportive care to individuals facing severe challenges due to mental illnesses. Candidates should have education in mental health and experience with clients having persistent issues. A competitive salary and numerous benefits including employer-paid training and health coverage are offered. The work environment promotes both personal and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth

Employer paid training/education

Employer paid vacation

Extended health & dental coverage

Contributions to pension plan

Balanced lifestyle

Qualifications

• Experience with clients who have serious and persistent mental illness.
• Ability to provide structured support services and monitor client behavior.
• Demonstrate and model appropriate behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clients in accordance with established treatment objectives.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Coordinate services with mental health professionals.

Skills

Experience in mental health care

Supportive care abilities

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Education in mental health

Job description

Interior Health is hiring a permanent part time (0.88 FTE) Life Skills Worker to join our Mental Health (MH) Team at Tamarack Cottage in Cranbrook, B.C.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking experienced mental health workers to provide supportive care for individuals who experience severe challenges in daily living as a result of their mental illness and/or substance use disorder.

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?

This position works as a member of an integrated team to provide structured support services to clients. Monitors clients in accordance with established treatment objectives and/or care plans; observes client’s behaviours and symptoms, documents observations in accordance with standard procedures and/or providing verbal reports on changes in client’s appearance, behavior, and/or health. Provides support to clients in the development and maintenance of life skills. Demonstrates and models appropriate behaviours and provides support in problem solving and decision-making. Assists clients with activities of daily living. Participates in activities to support skill development. Liaises, monitors and coordinates services with mental health and substance use staff, medical professionals, and other relevant service providers.

Scheduling Information

Shift type for this position are days and nights and shift times are from 07:00 to 19:10, 19:00 to 07:10 hours.

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 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.

If you have education in mental health and experience with clients who have serious and persistent mental illness, apply today!