Life Skills Worker | MHSU

Interior Health; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Training

Vacation

Insurance premiums

Health & dental

Pension plan

Balanced lifestyle

Job summary

Interior Health seeks a permanent full-time Life Skills Worker to join the MHSU Withdrawal Management team in Kelowna, BC. The role provides structured support, helps clients develop life skills, and collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team in a compassionate, client-centred approach.

Shift types include day and night coverage (11:00–19:00 and 23:00–07:00). The package includes career growth, employer-paid training, vacation, and extended health coverage.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required.
• Certificate in a field relevant to the position (community social services, rehabilitation).
• One-year related experience with mental health and substance use problems or equivalent education/experience.
• CPR, First Aid and Food Safe certifications are required.
• Current valid BC Driver’s License (Class 5).

Responsibilities

• Provide structured support services to clients and assist with life skills development.
• Monitor clients per treatment objectives and document observations.
• Demonstrate supportive behaviours and problem-solving and decision-making guidance.
• Assist with activities of daily living and participate in skill-development activities.
• Coordinate with mental health and substance use staff, medical professionals and other providers.

Skills

Withdrawal management

Harm reduction

Compassionate care

Client-centred approach

Team coordination

Education

Grade 12

Certificate in relevant field (community social services, rehabilitation)

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Food Safe certification

BC Driver's License (Class 5)

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is currently seeking a permanent full-time 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.

Qualfications

Education, Training and Experience:

• Grade 12
• Certificate in a field relevant to the position (i.e.: community social services, rehabilitation)
• One-year recent related experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use problems; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid certificates in CPR, First Aid and Food Safe required.
• Current valid B.C. Driver’s License. (Class 5)