Rehabilitation Worker, Minimum and Medium Security Units, Forensic Mental Health Services - BC [...]

Rehabilitation Worker, Minimum and Medium Security Units, Forensic Mental Health Services
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
Coquitlam, BC

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of basic carpentry skills and machinery. Experience working in construction and ability to carve would be assets.

What you'll do

1. Carry out components of established psychosocial rehabilitative programs to address the assessed needs of patients by implementing, actively participating in and evaluating open and closed therapeutic programs. Implement individual program plans and corresponding psychosocial rehabilitation intervention strategies including: a wide variety of group-based rehabilitation and/or vocational rehab programs such as cooking programs for OT (for maximum, medium, minimum security patients); determining the destination and taking patients on small or large group staff supported community outings; implementing planned patient activities/programs and/or programs in Fir Hall such as the Retail Training/Canteen program; setting up gym equipment and instructing patients in its use for Recreation Therapy programs; preparing woodworking supplies and providing direction to patients in the completion of woodwork projects; conducting pre and post safety checks in the woodworking shop and vocational rehab programs.
2. Work collaboratively with the inter-professional team to provide recommendations and participate in the development of individualized rehabilitative treatment plans for patients by identifying patient strengths, limitations and functional level for program involvement. Work with team members in the regular evaluation of assigned programs with regard to patients' assessed needs and progress, and under the guidance of an assigned clinical team member, modifies or changes programs as indicated.
3. Complete rehabilitation assessments within designated scope of practice and documents patient progress by regularly completing patient progress notes and noting concerns in individual patient's charts. Work with team members to adjust the treatment plan to reflect the patient's progress by evaluating on a frequent basis patient progress in relation to Individual Program Plan goals to ensure priority needs are met.
4. Work collaboratively with other Rehabilitation colleagues and Treatment Team members to analyze the needs of target patient populations as a basis for new program development, standards and evaluation strategies.
5. Maintain work area and equipment by ensuring equipment and supplies, such as tools, materials and chemicals used in the program are stored appropriately and accounted for, arranging repairs as required, and assuming the responsibility for the purchase of supplies to support programs as required.

What you bring

Qualifications

1. Graduation from a recognized recreational, rehabilitation or related health or human services program plus two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
2. Valid Food Safe Certificate.
3. Valid Class 4 BC Driver's License.
4. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts.
5. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services contexts.

Core Competencies

1. Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure.
2. Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples.

Skills & Knowledge

1. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
2. Ability to deal with others effectively.
3. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
4. Ability to organize the work.
5. Ability to teach.
6. Ability to operate related equipment.
7. Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people.
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts.

Job Type: Casual
Wage: $30.96 per hour
Location: 70 Colony Farm Road, Coquitlam, BC V3C 5X9
Hours of Work: Monday - Sunday, 0800-1600, or 1215-2015 (not including Stats holiday)

What we do

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) cares for people with complex mental health and substance use challenges.

PHSA and BCMHSUS are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply.

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices.