Community Mental Health | Life Skills Worker

22 hours ago


Vernon, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

Position SummaryWe are currently seeking a permanent part time (0.90 FTE) Community Mental Health (Facility) Life Skills Workers to join our team at the Willowview Mental Health Centre in Vernon, B.C. 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 lifestyleWhat will you work on?The Community Mental Health (Facility) Life Skills Worker contributes to a supportive and empowering environment that will enhance the resident’s recovery. Within a specialized residential care environment, this position facilitates the clients’ movement toward independent living, through the maintenance/cleanliness of the facility and engaging in daily activities with the clients that are established through the Clients’ care plan.Scheduling Information:Shift types are days, evenings and nights and shift times are from 07:30 to 15:30, 15:00 to 22:00, 23:30 to 07:30, 11:00 to 19:00 hours. About this location/unitWillowview is a short stay facility (14 days) where clients come for respite or are transitioning back to home or community from hospital. Dealing specifically with MH clients and a maximum capacity of seven beds. Willowview provides many services including adult community support, adult short-term assessment and treatment, community residential programs, geriatric programs, crisis intervention, day and outpatient programs, addictions counselling, concurrent disorders services, group therapy, peer support, and after-hours mental health support.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 youWe 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. Come live, work and play where others only vacation. Make a difference. Love your work. Apply todayQualficationsEducation, Training and Experience:• Grade 12 • One year Human Service Worker Certificate or Mental Health Worker’s certificate • Minimum of 2 years recent related experience in a mental health setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.• First Aid Level 1 required.• Current valid B.C. driver’s license (Class 5).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 First AidSkills and Abilities:• Familiarity with local community support and treatment services.• Ability to apply knowledge of Mental Illnesses & Treatments.• Ability to work under conditions of uncertainty• Ability to perform duties of the job• Ability to work independently and as a member of a care team.• Ability to organize and prioritize.• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written).• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information gathered.



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