Health Care Worker Adult Program

6 months ago


Penticton, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

We are currently seeking a permanent full time Health Care Worker - Adult program to join the Mental Health and Substance Use Intensive Case Management (ICM) team at the Penticton Health Centre.

**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

**What will you work on?**

ICM is a team-based model of care, serving individuals with moderate to severe substance use, who may, or may not, have a mental illness and/or be homeless. The team provides health and social services within the community setting, and provides an outreach component to work with this vulnerable population to provide them with services to address their substance use, mental illness, general health and other needs.

The Health Care Worker - Adult Program assists clients with mental, developmental and/or physical disabilities to live successfully in the community by determining appropriate care to meet individual needs and situational requirements. Provides a variety of day to day physical, emotional, and social supports, advocacy, life skills assistance, information, resources and demonstrations to enable independent living within a range of housing options. This position is administratively responsible to the Program Manager, Adult Mental Health Services.

**Scheduling Information**:
Shift types are days and shift times are from 08:00 to 16:00 hours.

**How will we help you grow?**

In addition to the comprehensive orientation tailored to your specific needs, we offer immediate support and access to a team of exceptional colleagues who are dedicated to your success. You'll have the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment where patients are truly at the center of care. This collaborative approach ensures that you'll have the resources and support necessary to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Additionally, working alongside professionals from diverse backgrounds fosters a rich learning experience and encourages innovation as you collaborate to address the unique needs of each individual patient.

Our commitment to putting patients first ensures that you'll be part of a team that is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

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, this is an opportunity for you to make a difference in someone's life.

Education, Training and Experience:

- Grade 12
- Human Service or Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma plus a Community Mental Health Certificate
- Class V BC Driver’s License
- Certificates in CPR, First Aid, and Food Safe
- Recent related experience of two years’ working with people with serious and persistent mental illness in the community. Experience working in a collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-agency context supporting persons with mental illness.
- 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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