Nanaimo Sobering and Assessment Centre Worker

Vancouver Island Mental Health Society; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Vancouver Island Mental Health Society is seeking a compassionate team member to support individuals affected by mental health challenges and housing instability. The role emphasizes safety, basic care, and linking clients with community resources.

The position requires empathy, initiative, and strong communication, with duties ranging from daily upkeep to documenting client interactions. A supportive team environment and opportunities to apply crisis intervention skills are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-6 months recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid First Aid with CPR-C
• Valid Food Safe Certificate
• Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, clean, well-ordered environment
• Screens client’s behaviour for admittance using intercom system and/or records clients’ discharge
• Observes clients and reports/records basic information
• Provides food, blankets, hygiene supplies, first aid supplies to clients as required
• Provides links to community resources to clients as needed
• Prepares light snacks
• Performs daily housekeeping duties, including laundry
• Re-stocks facility supplies and notifies supervisor when purchases are necessary
• Adheres to the Society’s standards, protocols, and policies
• Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as daily logs, filing, and communication books
• Performs other related duties as required

Skills

Empathy

Initiative

Substance use awareness

Mental health awareness

Non-violent crisis intervention

Communication skills

Observation/reporting

Physical stamina

Organizational skills

Written communication

Job description

• Minimum of 3-6 months recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• Valid First Aid with CPR-C
• Valid Food Safe Certificate
• Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-6 months recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• Valid First Aid with CPR-C
• Valid Food Safe Certificate
• Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable

Skills and Abilities:

• This job requires a high level of empathy and initiative.
• Knowledge and understanding of individuals affected by substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and/or homelessness is an asset
• Non-violent crisis intervention training an asset
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to observe and recognize and report changes in clients.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee assistance program

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains a safe, clean, well-ordered environment
• Screens client’s behaviour (level of belligerence, functioning, mobility) for admittance using intercom system and/or records clients’ discharge.
• Observes clients and reports/records basic information.
• Provides food, blankets, hygiene supplies, first aid supplies to clients as required
• Provides links to community resources to clients as needed
• Prepares light snacks
• Performs daily housekeeping duties, including laundry
• Re-stocks facility supplies and notifies supervisor when purchases are necessary.
• Adheres to the Society’s standards, protocols, and policies
• Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as daily logs, filing, and communication books
• Performs other related duties as required