Mental Health & Addictions Rehabilitation Worker

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Mental Health & Addictions Rehabilitation Worker to support clients with mental health, addiction, behavioral and developmental needs in the community. The role focuses on life skills coaching, day-to-day care planning, and facilitating employment opportunities within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a diploma in a related field, two years of relevant experience, and certifications such as Food Safe and a valid BC Driver's License.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Social Services or health related program, such as Human Services, Mental Health, Life Skills & Career Development, or Practical Nursing.
• Two (2) years recent, related experience.
• Recognized post basic education related to mental illness and addiction, such as Counseling Skills training; knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act; knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community; and
• Knowledge of the local labour market; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Food Safe certificate
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Support a multidisciplinary care team and assist clients experiencing mental health, addiction, behavioral and developmental problems to live successfully in the community.
• Provide life skills, coaching, advice, and support services to both individuals and in group settings, by determining day to day care to meet individual and/or group needs and situational requirements based on an established plan of treatment/care; facilitates employment opportunities, and supports vocational and job skills training, supervision and experience in hands on work and day-to-day work projects.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Establish rapport with clients

Deal with others effectively

Prioritize and organize

Analyze and resolve problems

Sound judgment

Work independently

Work with multidisciplinary team

Promote positive change

Physically carry out duties

Operate computer

Education

Diploma in Community Social Services or health related program

Food Safe certificate

Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License

Job description

Mental Health & Addictions Rehabilitation Worker - (236937)

• Caulfield Apartments (CAUL) - Duncan, BC V9L 2W9 CA
• Wicks Road Mental Health (WRMH) - Duncan, BC V9L 5C3 CA (Primary)
• Wisteria House Mental Health (WHMH) - Duncan, BC V9L 1L8 CA

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1500 , 1100-1900 ,1500-2300, 2300-0700

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$33.49 - $35.31

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Supporting a multidisciplinary care team and to assist clients experiencing mental health, addiction, behavioral and developmental problems to live successfully in the community, the Mental Health & Addictions Rehabilitation Worker provides life skills, coaching, advice, and support services to both individuals and in group settings, by determining day to day care to meet individual and/or group needs and situational requirements based on an established plan of treatment/care; facilitates employment opportunities, and supports vocational and job skills training, supervision and experience in hands on work and day-to-day work projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Diploma in Community Social Services or health related program, such as Human Services, Mental Health, Life Skills & Career Development, or Practical Nursing

Two (2) years recent, related experience

Recognized post basic education related to mental illness and addiction, such as Counseling Skills training; knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act; knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community; and

Knowledge of the local labour market; or

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Food Safe certificate

Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License

Skills And Abilities

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain rapport with clients
• Deal with others effectively
• Prioritize and organize client demands made and care needs
• Analyze and resolve problems
• Sound judgment and good observation skills
• Work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision
• Work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Promote positive change and independence
• Physically carry out the duties of the position
• Operate related equipment, including a computer