Life Skills Worker

Position Summary
We are currently seeking a casual Life Skills Worker 1 to join our Mental Health team at the Harbour House in Trail, B.C.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training/education
• Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

Life Skills Workers play an important role in health care. They plan, observe, monitor and report on clients’ progress and level of acceptance to services and support.

This position works as a member of an integrated team to provide structured support services to clients. Monitors clients in accordance with established treatment objectives and/or care plans; observes client’s behaviours and symptoms, documents observations in accordance with standard procedures and/or providing verbal reports on changes in client’s appearance, behavior, and/or health. Provides support to clients in the development and maintenance of life skills. Demonstrates and models appropriate behaviours and provides support in problem solving and decision-making. Assists clients with activities of daily living. Participates in activities to support skill development. Liaises, monitors and coordinates services with mental health and substance use staff, medical professionals, and other relevant service providers.

Scheduling Information:

The shifts for this position are days, evenings and nights. Shift times rotate from 07:00 to 18:00, 09:10 to 19:, 19:00 to 07:00 hours. This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements can vary from 0 - 37.5 hours per week. Many careers with us begin with casual employment and lead to permanent or temporary career opportunities.

About this location/unit

The Harbour House is a nine-bed tertiary care facility for clients requiring longer-term residential psychosocial rehabilitation. 6 beds are Tertiary Specialized Residential and 3 beds are Tertiary Rehabilitative. Care at Harbour House is provided by a multidisciplinary team including nurses, occupational therapists, outreach workers, social workers and psychiatrists. Treatment is coordinated with the community mental health teams to aid in seamless support for the client as they relocate into the community.

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 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.

If you are an experienced mental health professional and passionate about helping those in our community, you'll love working within a friendly and supportive team environment and will enjoy a stimulating organizational culture.

If this sounds like a fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Make a Difference. Love Your Work. Apply today!

Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience:

• Grade 12
• Certificate in a field relevant to the position (i.e.: community social services, rehabilitation)
• 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 (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 Food Safe Certificate (Must be valid prior to starting the position)
• Upload copy of your First Aid and CPR