Mental Health & Addictions Rehabilitation Worker - (215853)

Island Health; Parksville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking a dedicated Mental Health & Addiction Rehabilitation Worker to support clients facing mental health and addiction challenges. The role involves providing life skills coaching, facilitating employment opportunities, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to promote client success in the community.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Social Services or a related field.
• Two years of related experience.
• Current Level 'C' Basic Life Saving and Food Safe certificates.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with mental health and addiction challenges.
• Provide life skills coaching and support services.
• Determine daily care needs based on treatment plans.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize and organize client demands and care needs

Problem analysis and resolution skills

Ability to teach life skills

Sound judgment and good observation skills

Ability to work independently with initiative and limited supervision

Ability to work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team

Ability to promote positive change and independence

Physical ability to perform duties

Proficiency in operating related equipment, including computers

Education

Diploma in Community Social Services or a health-related program

Current Level 'C' Basic Life Saving Certificate

Food Safe certificate

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. As such, continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Supporting a multidisciplinary care team and assisting clients experiencing mental health, addiction, behavioral, and developmental problems to live successfully in the community, the Mental Health & Addiction Rehabilitation Worker provides life skills, coaching, advice, and support services for both individuals and group settings. This involves determining daily care needs based on an established treatment/care plan, facilitating employment opportunities, and supporting vocational and job skills training, supervision, and hands-on work and projects.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Diploma in Community Social Services or a 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 community care delivery.
• Knowledge of the local labour market.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current Level "C" Basic Life Saving Certificate.
• Food Safe certificate.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize client demands and care needs.
• Problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Ability to teach life skills.
• Sound judgment and good observation skills.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and limited supervision.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to promote positive change and independence.
• Physical ability to perform duties.
• Proficiency in operating related equipment, including computers.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1183.pdf