Mental Health & Addictions Rehabilitation Worker

Job title: Mental Health & Addictions Rehabilitation Worker

Job description: Close Date

Aug. 23 2022

Location

Caulfield Apartments – Duncan, BC V9L 2W9 CA
Wicks Road Mental Health – Duncan, BC V9L 5C3 CA (Primary)
Wisteria House Mental Health – Duncan, BC V9L 1L8 CA

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

D11 0700-1900 & Night 2300-0700

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$26.42 – $28.63

FTE

0.73

Bi-weekly Hours

54.75

Planned Start Date

Sep. 1 2022

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Nov. 30 2022

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Supporting a multidisciplinary care team and to assist clients experiencing mental health, addiction, behavioral and developmental problems to live successfully in the community, the Mental Health & Addictions Rehabilitation Worker provides life skills, coaching, advice, and support services to both individuals and in group settings, by determining day to day care to meet individual and/or group needs and situational requirements based on an established plan of treatment/care; facilitates employment opportunities, and supports vocational and job skills training, supervision and experience in hands on work and day-to-day work projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Diploma in Community Social Services or health related program, such as Human Services, Mental Health, Life Skills & Career Development, or Practical Nursing

Two (2) years recent, related experience

Recognized post basic education related to mental illness and addiction, such as Counseling Skills training; knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act; knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community; and

Knowledge of the local labour market; or

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current Standard First Aid/CPR Level C

Food Safe certificate

Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License

Skills And Abilities

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain rapport with clients
• Deal with others effectively
• Prioritize and organize client demands made and care needs
• Analyze and resolve problems
• Teach life skills
• Sound judgment and good observation skills
• Work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision
• Work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Promote positive change and independence
• Physically carry out the duties of the position
• Operate related equipment, including a computer

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Additional information for applicants

Additional Clauses

Vaccination Notification: As of October 12, 2021, only applicants that are fully vaccinated (7 days past their second dose of vaccine) are able to work in the facility. If you are offered employment it will be contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registry is required. If proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded.

Requisition CA

Community Subsector

Affiliation/Union

BCGEU

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