Life Skills Worker | MHSU

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career Growth

Employer paid training/education

Employer paid vacation

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Balanced lifestyle

Job summary

Interior Health Authority in Kelowna, BC is seeking a permanent part-time Life Skills Worker (0.47 FTE) to join the Mental Health Substance Use Withdrawal Management team in Kelowna. You will support withdrawal management clients, help with daily living, coordinate services with health professionals, and promote harm-reduction, client-centred care, and compassionate practice in a multidisciplinary setting.

Competitive salary, benefits, training, and pension are provided under the collective

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals accessing withdrawal management services.
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles in substance use care.
• Compassionate, non-judgmental, client-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured support to clients and monitor alignment with treatment plans.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living and skill development.
• Liaise with mental health and substance use staff and other service providers to coordinate care.

Skills

Withdrawal management experience

Harm reduction

Client-centred care

Compassionate approach

Job description

Interior Health is currently seeking a permanent part time (0.47 FTE) Life Skills Worker to join our Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) Withdrawal Management team located in Kelowna, B.C.

Interior Health and our partner agencies provide a range of mental health and substance use services for all ages. We strive to ensure that our services are welcoming of all peoples, gender identities, cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a candidate with experience supporting individuals accessing withdrawal management services, along with a strong understanding of harm reduction principles and substance use care. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with individuals experiencing complex mental health and substance use challenges and will demonstrate a compassionate, non-judgmental, and client-centred approach. Previous experience supporting individuals through substance use withdrawal, managing withdrawal-related symptoms, and providing compassionate, non-judgmental care to clients with complex needs would be considered an asset.

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 types are days and nights. Shift times are from 11:00 to 19:00, 23:00 to 07:00 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.