Mental Health Worker - Program Facilitator

Communitascare; Mission; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Communitas Mission is seeking a Mental Health Worker - Program Facilitator to support individuals in their recovery journey and help them engage in goals across personal life, education and work. The role involves program participation, documentation, and collaboration within a fast-paced team.

The position is temporary/Full-Time (30 hours per week) through December 31, 2026, with shifts rotating across a two-week schedule.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Community Mental Health Worker or Social Services or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and recovery principles.
• Experience supporting people with mental wellness or concurrent disorders.
• Ability to observe, record and evaluate changes in behaviour.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and mediation skills.
• Ability to organize tasks and manage time in a busy environment.
• Emergency First Aid/ CPR certificate and a BC Class 5 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support persons served in their recovery journey and assist in working toward goals in personal life, education and work.
• Involve members in all aspects of the program and assist with developing program-related resources.
• Record observations and evaluate changes in behaviour.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.
• Work collaboratively with the team and independently as needed.
• Prepare reporting and documentation for program activities.

Skills

Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Mental health support

Meds knowledge (psychotropic)

Experience with mental wellness

Spirit of Gentleness

Communication & mediation

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Time management

Emergency First Aid/ CPR

Driver's license (BC Class 5)

Reporting & documentation

Education

Community Mental Health Worker/Social Services certificate or approved equivalent

Job description

City: Mission

Added: 01 October 2026

The Mental Health Worker - Program Facilitator supports persons served in their recovery journey. This position involves members in all aspects of the program and assists members to work towards identified goals in areas of personal life, education and work. .

Current openings:

1 temporary, Full-Time (30 hours a week) position. This position is set to end December 31, 2026.

Shifts are:

• Week 1: Tuesday to Friday 9am - 4pm
• Week 2: Monday 12pm - 4pm, Tuesday to Friday 9am - 4pm

Here's what we need from you:

• Community Mental Health Worker/Social Services certificate or approved equivalent
• Familiar with and able to implement Psychosocial Rehabilitation principles fostering a belief in the recovery process
• Knowledge/understanding of psychotropic medications is an asset
• Previous experience supporting people with their mental wellness and/or concurrent disorders
• A philosophy of service that is in line with Communitas' Vision, Mission and Values
• Familiar with and able to implement 'Spirit of Gentleness' principles
• Ability to be motivational and positive in interactions with members and take initiative with creativity and flexibility
• Ability to problem solve, demonstrate good judgment, show sensitivity and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent teamwork skills maintaining honest, direct and respectful working relationships; as well as being able to work independently
• Ability to observe, record and evaluate change in human behaviour
• Excellent written and verbal communication and mediation skills, excellent interpersonal & facilitation skills
• Computer skills as required to complete reporting, etc
• Demonstrated ability to develop program related reference & resource material
• Ability to organize tasks, prioritize and manage time effectively in a busy and fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage emergencies/crisis in a calm and effective manner taking all precautionary measures
• Possession of an Emergency First Aid/CPR certificate and a BC Class 5 driver's license

Here's what you can expect:

• Competitive wages
• Generous benefits package for full-time employees