Life Skills Worker | Mental Health

Position Summary

Interior Health is hiring a casual Life Skills Worker to join our Mental Health (MH) Team at Tamarack Cottage in Cranbrook, B.C.

We are seeking experienced mental health workers to provide supportive care for individuals who experience severe challenges in daily living as a result of their mental illness and/or substance use disorder.

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

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.

Shift types for this position are days and nights and shift times are from 07:00 to 19:10, 19:00 to 07:10 hours.

• 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, Food Safe
• Current valid BC Driver’s License (Class
  5)