Life Skills Worker

6 days ago

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Interior Health Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

Interior Health is currently seeking a casual Life Skills Worker I to join our Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) Complex Care Program team in Kamloops, B.C.

What will you work on?

The Complex Care Program supports people who face significant mental health and substance use and/or medical challenges that result in difficulty finding and maintaining a home. It is housing that provides ongoing care through a variety of health services and supports, all within a home environment.

Life Skills Workers play an important role in care. They plan, observe, monitor and report on clients' progress and level of acceptance to services and support. They assist clients with activities associated with daily living and work to demonstrate and model appropriate behaviors related to problem solving and decision making.

Life Skills Workers provide structured support to help develop and maintain life skills related to:

  • time management;
  • money management, budgeting skills, how to access funds and other forms of available assistance;
  • organization and interpersonal communication;
  • personal care (e.g.: hygiene, routine);
  • household management (e.g.: laundry, cleaning);
  • menu planning, grocery shopping, meal preparation
  • community access (e.g.: public transportation)

Scheduling Information:

Shift types are days and evenings. Shift times are from 08:30 to 19:40 hours. This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements can vary from hours per week. Many careers with us begin with casual employment and lead to permanent or temporary career opportunities.

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 you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong 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 have a certificate relevant to the position and experience with mental health, apply today

Education, Training and Experience:

  • Grade 12
  • Certificate in a field relevant to the position (i.e.: community social services, rehabilitation) and one year recent related experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use problems; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Valid certificates in CPR, First Aid and Food Safe required.
  • Current valid B.C. Driver's License.

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 a copy of your valid CPR / FA and Food Safe

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