QUALIFICATIONS :
Education, Training And Experience
- Diploma in Community Social Services or health related program, such as Human Services, Mental Health, Life Skills & Career Development, or Practical Nursing;
- Two (2) years recent, related experience; Recognised 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 delivering care in the community;
and 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
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain rapport with clients.
- Deal with others effectively.
- Prioritize and organize client demands made and care needs.
- Analyze and resolve problems.
- Teach life skills.
- Sound judgment and good observation skills.
- Work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision.
- Work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Promote positive change and independence.
- Physically carry out the duties of the position.
- Operate related equipment, including a computer
Mental Health and Addictions Rehab Support Worker
Education, Training And Experience.Grade 10 and completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant Program, plus six (6) months recent, related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Registered with the BC Care Aide registry.Ability to communicate effectively, both ver...
Social Worker-Child & Family Rehabilitation Services
Two years recent related experience in a developmental paediatric setting or related field; experience with application of Family Centred practice; experience working with community agencies; working knowledge of acute health care, community living services and regional Ministry of Child & Famil...
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff in the facility. Grade 12 graduation, supplemented by post-secondary courses dealing with mental illness. Minimum two years recent related experience working with persons with mental disorders, includ...
Mental Health Support Worker- Multiple Openings
Mental Health Worker, Community Health Worker, or Social Services Worker including post-secondary education in counseling skills training. Understanding and knowledge of Indigenous health issues, protocols and health needs, including the physical, mental, emotional and Spiritual needs of the client ...
Addictions & Recovery Worker
Experience working with adults and youth with mental health and substance use issues. Ability to deal with seriously addicted and mentally ill clients and their families;. Ability to observe and recognize behavioural and/or health status changes in clients;. Ability to role model healthy lifestyle c...
Intensive Case Management Substance Use and Mental Health Support and Recovery Worker
Post-secondary certification in addiction counselling, or a diploma in community social services, plus two years' recent related experience working with persons with substance use and/or mental health including teaching life skills, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience....
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Mental Health Support Worker
Mental Health Worker, Community Health Worker, Resident Care Attendant/Long Term Care Aide, or Social Services Worker including post-secondary education in counselling skills training. Knowledge of legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act. A minimum of two years recent rela...
Mental Health & Addictions Nurse Withdrawal Management Services (RN/RPN)
Knowledge of the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (2nd ed). Experience working with adults and youth with mental health and substance use issues. Ability to tolerate stress and deal with a wide range of medical, mental health, behavioural and emotional issues. Up to two ye...
Mental Health & Addictions Nurse Withdrawl Management Services (RN/RPN)
Knowledge of the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (2nd ed). Experience working with adults and youth with mental health and substance use issues. Ability to tolerate stress and deal with a wide range of medical, mental health, behavioural and emotional issues. Up to two ye...
Mental Health Worker
Mental Health Worker, Community Health Worker, or Social Services Worker including post-secondary education in counseling skills training. Knowledge of legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act. Understanding of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation, using a client-c...