Forensic Psychiatric Services Outreach Worker
2 hours ago
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Outreach Worker to join our team at BC Mental Health. As an Outreach Worker, you will play a vital role in providing support and services to individuals with complex mental health and substance use challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor, screen, and interview clients to obtain information regarding their health condition and environment, including safety screening, Opioid Use Disorder screening, and safe supply screening.
- Report significant and unsafe behavior, physical and cognitive changes, in accordance with standard procedures or specific directions, and reporting to Registered Nurses, Social Workers, or other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Arrange, plan, escort, and accompany clients on medical appointments and errands, providing emotional, moral support, and assistance to further the enhancement or development of self-management skills.
- Create linkages to other community resources and programs, contact relevant organizations, businesses, and services, and assist clients with processing forms.
- Support and advocate for clients when identifying and accessing social services, such as income security, food, supplements, housing, and social networks, while supporting the development of self-efficacy and self-care.
- Act as a liaison between various agencies, updating designated team staff on services currently available and liaising with community agencies to provide information on services.
- Provide Infectious Disease (HIV or HEPC) information to community groups and healthcare providers regarding the sensitivity needed when working with vulnerable populations.
- Support the provision of direct service components, such as groups and education sessions, with other program staff when necessary, including arranging meeting rooms and booking venues.
Requirements:
- Graduation from a recognized Social Services Worker certificate program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Valid Class 5 vehicle license.
- Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
- Knowledge of social, economic, political, and historical realities impacting Indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
What We Offer:
- A comprehensive benefits package, including a municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work-friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Location: 10022 King George Boulevard, Surrey, V3T 2W4
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Rotating
Requisition # 139093
As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.
About PHSA:
PHSA and BCMHSUS are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background, and experience, and value a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment.
Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments' unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation.
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