Mental Health Support Worker

5 days ago


Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Island Health Authority Full time

Job Summary

The Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to join its multidisciplinary team. As a member of this team, you will provide life skills training, coaching, advocacy, advice, and support services for clients experiencing mental health, behavioral, and developmental problems.

Responsibilities

  • Provide life skills training, coaching, advocacy, advice, and support services to clients experiencing mental health, behavioral, and developmental problems.
  • Motivate, assist, and instruct clients with the activities of daily living.
  • Report clients' progress and condition, including reactions to medications.

Requirements

  • Diploma in Community Social Services or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Knowledge of legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act.
  • Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate.
  • Valid Class 5 vehicle license.
  • Food Safe Certificate.
  • A minimum of two years recent related experience working with persons with mental illness/special needs.


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