Acquired Brain Injury | Life Skills Worker

4 days ago

Vernon British Columbia UB, CA Interior Health Authority Full time
Position Summary
We are currently hiring a relief full time Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) | Life Skills Worker to join our team at the Vernon Health Centre in Vernon, B.C. This relief position is until the return of the incumbent.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an applicant who is personable and a team player with good communication skills, who possess at least one year’s experience with ABI.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
• Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

Life Skills Workers play an important role in care. They plan, observe, monitor and report on clients’ progress and level of acceptance to services and support. They assist clients with activities associated with daily living and work to demonstrate and model appropriate behaviors related to problem solving and decision making.

This position provides services within a psychosocial rehabilitation and harm reduction framework for ABI clients with or without concurrent disorders. Provides support to clients in the development and maintenance of the skills required to live successfully in their own home or a supportive living environment. The ABI - Life Skills Worker is expected to engage clients in various community settings as people with full potential and as meaningful collaborators in their own service planning, delivery and evaluation.

Life Skills Workers provide structured support to help develop and maintain life skills related to:

• financial management and budgeting;
• interpersonal communication and relationships;
• providing medication reminders;
• overall wellness self-management;
• personal care (e.g.: hygiene);
• making and keeping appointments and other aspects of personal organization;
• household management (e.g.: laundry, cleaning);
• menu planning, grocery shopping, meal preparation;
• community access (e.g.: public transportation and general community services); and
• vocational planning.

Scheduling Information:

Shift times are from 08:30-16:30 hours. Days of work are Monday to Friday.

How will you create an impact?

This position offers the opportunity to truly make a difference in someone’s life by assisting them in reacquiring previous skills to ultimately gain some independence.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

If you have a certificate relevant to the position, experience with acquired brain injury and are passionate about helping others succeed, apply today. Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s top 100 employers Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Join our team today

Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience:

Grade12

Certificate in a field relevant to the position (such as Community Mental Health Certificate, Human Service Worker Certificate, Social Services Worker Certificate, etc.)

One year of recent related experience working with ABI clients; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Food Safe Certificate

Current valid B.C. Driver’s License (Class V)

As part of your application, please ensure to:

• Upload your resume, cover letter (if Out of Province indicate if you are relocating to the area and when)
• Upload a copy of your Diploma/Certificate
• Upload copy of your Food Safe Certificate (Must be valid prior to starting the position)
• Upload copy of your Driver’s License (Class V)

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