Social Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada Island Health Full time

**Job Description**:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Social Support Worker participates in the provision of client-focused treatment, rehabilitation and support for persons with serious and persistent mental illness in a residential, community-based facility. Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and as directed, assumes a lead role for overseeing and monitoring designated residents and facilitating the rehabilitation of residents to the community. Monitors and documents functioning levels of the resident. Promotes independence for resident through active involvement in day-to-day activities. Participates in the Discharge Planning Process. Compiles information.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education, Training And Experience**:
**Skills And Abilities**:

- Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to utilize government agencies and community resources effectively and to develop positive working relationships between these resources, the resident, families and other service providers.
- Ability to deal effectively with individuals with serious and persistent mental disorders.
- Ability to employ aggressive behaviour management techniques.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Effective assessment, planning and organizational skills

**Job Requirements**:


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