Part Time Mental Health Residence Worker

4 days ago

Coquitlam BC, Greater Vancouver Regional District, BC; British Columbia, Canada Connective Support Society Full-time

Support psychiatric residents through casework and clinical support at Connective during Sunday-to-Wednesday overnight shifts. Help maintain safe, orderly residential operations.

This part time Mental Health Residence Worker reports to the Program Manager and works independently while on shift. The position develops therapeutic relationships, supports care plans, connects residents with health services, and responds professionally during crises. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals, psychologists, psychiatrists, agencies, and government bodies as required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Interview residents and prepare confidential care plans and background information
  • Provide crisis interventions, emotional support, and therapeutic relationships
  • Maintain client files, case notes, reports, and residence logbooks
  • Dispense medications and ensure residents take them as required
  • Supervise residents, volunteers, security, meals, and facility operations

Requirements:

  • Degree or diploma with one year related mental health experience
  • Residential experience and ability to respond effectively during crises
  • Understanding of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and varied learning abilities
  • Current Emergency First Aid Certificate and valid Class 5 BC license
  • Insured personal transportation for resident transportation and business use

Apply your mental health, crisis response, and residential support skills while advancing individualized care plans at Connective.

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