Life Skills Support Worker

3 days ago

West Kootenays Rossland, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

Position Summary
We are currently seeking a permanent part time (0.89 FTE) Life Skills Support Workers to join our team at McKim Cottage in Nelson, B.C.

What we offer:

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

**Eligible applicants can receive up to $20K signing bonus.

What will you work on?

This position is a member of a multi-disciplinary Mental Health and Addictions Team providing a comprehensive array of services within a psycho-social rehabilitation framework to adults with serious and persistent mental illness and/or within a harm reduction framework for those with substance use problems/disorders and who experience severe challenges in daily living as a result. This position will provide these services offering a variety of rehabilitative and treatment modalities inclusive of outreach, community and facility care.

Some of the Life Skills Support Worker typical duties are to provide direct care such as supportive counseling, risk assessment and crisis intervention for individuals or groups who experience severe challenges in daily living as a result of their mental illness and/or substance use problems/disorders. As well as participates in the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of a treatment plan via an outreach methodology for assigned clients. Participates in team clinical reviews and consultation, psychiatric reviews and the monitoring of clients and performs other related duties as required.

Scheduling Information:

Shift types are days, evenings and nights. Shift times are from 07:00 to 16:00, 11:00 to 21:00, 21:00 to 07:00 hours.

About this location

Community Profile: Surrounded by the rugged Selkirk Mountains, Nelson sits on the shores of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake. Picturesque geography and storybook charm are combined with cosmopolitan sophistication. Whether gliding through the incredible powder at Whitewater Ski Resort, catching a 25 pound rainbow trout on Kootenay Lake or simply enjoying a leisurely day of shopping along historic Baker Street, Nelson is a beautiful place to live, work and play.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

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 are trained in mental health and have a passion for providing care management to those in need, come live, work and play where others only vacation. Make a difference. Love your work. 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 #CareerOpportunities #HealthCareCareers #CanadasTop100Employers #TopEmployers2025

Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience:

• Mental Health Worker Certificate or Human Services Worker Certificate or Addictions Worker Certification
• Two years recent related experience working with individuals living with mental illness, and/or substance use problems/disorders; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Food Safe Level 1 Certificate
• Standard First Aid with CPR
• Non-violent crisis intervention training
• Current valid B.C. Driver’s License

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 First Aid and CPR
• Upload copy of your Driver’s License (Class V)

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