MHSU Support Worker: Life Skills & Recovery Advocate

Interior Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and an attractive‑+

Career Growth

Employer paid training/education

Employer paid vacation (per collective

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Balanced lifestyle

Job summary

Interior Health seeks a permanent part-time Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Support Worker to join our Kamloops team. You will provide life skills training, coaching, advocacy, information, and support to clients in accordance with an established plan of care.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help clients build relapse prevention, community adjustment, and employment skills, while promoting recovery, independence, and meaningful community connections in a client-centered,

Qualifications

• Two years of recent related experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use problems.
• Diploma or certificate in a field relevant to community social services or rehabilitation.
• Food Safe Certification is required.
• Valid BC Driver’s License (Class 5) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide life skills training, coaching, advocacy, information, and support services per an established plan of care.
• Help clients acquire relapse prevention, community adjustment, and employment skills.
• Foster psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery through empowerment and competency development.
• Monitor client goal attainment and report progress to the Case Coordinator or multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and evaluate specialized PSR programs as required.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Client-centered approach

Education

Grade 12

Diploma in a field relevant to the position

Food Safe Certificate

Current BC Driver’s License (Class 5)

Job description

Interior Health seeks a permanent part-time Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Support Worker to join our Kamloops team. You will provide life skills training, coaching, advocacy, information, and support to clients in accordance with an established plan of care.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help clients build relapse prevention, community adjustment, and employment skills, while promoting recovery, independence, and meaningful community connections in a client-centered,