Life Skills Worker | Mental Health Substance Use

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

Job summary

L'Interior Health Authority recrute un Life Skills Worker à temps partiel pour rejoindre son équipe de santé mentale à Cranbrook. Le poste consiste à fournir un soutien aux clients souffrant de troubles mentaux sévères, en aidant à la gestion des activités de la vie quotidienne et en travaillant avec une équipe interdisciplinaire. L'organisation offre un environnement favorable à l'apprentissage et à la croissance professionnelle, avec des avantages tels que des congés payés, une formation rémunérée et une couverture d'assurance.

Benefits

Formation/éducation payée par l'employeur

Vacances payées

Assurance santé et dentaire

Contribution au régime de pension municipal

Qualifications

• Expérience avec des clients ayant des maladies mentales sérieuses.
• Capacité à travailler en équipe et à fournir des soins de soutien.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des services de soutien structuré aux clients.
• Documenter les observations sur les comportements et la santé des clients.
• Aider les clients à développer et maintenir des compétences de vie.

Skills

Soutien aux clients

Observation des comportements

Compétences en prise de décision

Education

Éducation en santé mentale

Job description

Interior Health is hiring a permanent part time (0.50 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!