Case Worker - Assertive Community Treatment

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Training And Experience

Baccalaureate Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution. Recognised post basic education related to mental illness and / or alcohol and drug addiction; up to two (2) years recent related experience.

An understanding of mental health and alcohol and drug addiction issues; substance misuse assessments, treatment methodologies, intervention strategies, the change process, and community dynamics; knowledge of applicable legislation, such as Mental Health and Child Protection legislation; knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering services in the community; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience working with adults and youth with mental health and substance use issues.

Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated competence in the treatment of addiction and mental illness congruent with VIHA's framework and standards within a rehabilitation / recovery, harm-reduction focused model;
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and teaching skills.
• Demonstrated judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy in working with addiction clients.
• Work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Promote positive change and independence.
• Prioritize and organize workload.
• Ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Operate a personal computer with a variety of Windows based software.
• Foster good public relations.
• Operate related equipment.