Life Skills Worker | MHSU
- Kelowna, BC, Canada
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Original job description
Interior Health is currently seeking a permanent part time (0.47 FTE) Life Skills Worker to join our Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) Withdrawal Management team located in Kelowna, B.C.
Interior Health and our partner agencies provide a range of mental health and substance use services for all ages. We strive to ensure that our services are welcoming of all peoples, gender identities, cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a candidate with experience supporting individuals accessing withdrawal management services, along with a strong understanding of harm reduction principles and substance use care. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with individuals experiencing complex mental health and substance use challenges and will demonstrate a compassionate, non-judgmental, and client-centred approach. Previous experience supporting individuals through substance use withdrawal, managing withdrawal-related symptoms, and providing compassionate, non-judgmental care to clients with complex needs would be considered an asset.
What We Offer
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
Shift types are days and nights. Shift times are from 11:00 to 19:00, 23:00 to 07:00 hours.
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!
Interior Health and our partner agencies provide a range of mental health and substance use services for all ages. We strive to ensure that our services are welcoming of all peoples, gender identities, cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a candidate with experience supporting individuals accessing withdrawal management services, along with a strong understanding of harm reduction principles and substance use care. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with individuals experiencing complex mental health and substance use challenges and will demonstrate a compassionate, non-judgmental, and client-centred approach. Previous experience supporting individuals through substance use withdrawal, managing withdrawal-related symptoms, and providing compassionate, non-judgmental care to clients with complex needs would be considered an asset.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
- Career Growth
- Employer paid training/education
- Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
- Employer paid insurance premiums
- Extended Health & Dental coverage
- Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
- 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.
Scheduling Information
Shift types are days and nights. Shift times are from 11:00 to 19:00, 23:00 to 07:00 hours.
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!
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide structured support to clients as part of an integrated mental health and substance use team, monitoring their behavior and symptoms and documenting or reporting changes. Help clients develop and maintain life skills, support daily living and decision-making, and coordinate services with clinical staff and other providers.
Requirements
The posting seeks a candidate with experience supporting people accessing withdrawal management services and a strong understanding of harm reduction and substance use care. A relevant certificate and mental health experience are requested; experience supporting withdrawal and related symptoms and clients with complex needs is an asset.
Skills
- Withdrawal Management Support
- Harm Reduction
- Substance Use Care
- Mental Health Support
- Client Monitoring
- Behavioral Observation
- Documentation
- Life Skills Development
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Problem Solving
- Decision-Making
- Care Plan Support
- Service Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Compassionate, Non-Judgmental Care
- Client-Centered Support
Benefits
- Employer-Paid Training And Education
- Employer-Paid Vacation
- Employer-Paid Insurance Premiums
- Extended Health And Dental Coverage
- Municipal Pension Plan
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Mental Health
- Substance Use
- Withdrawal Management
- Harm Reduction
- Life Skills
- Care Plans
- Client Monitoring
- Behavioral Observation
- Symptom Monitoring
- Documentation
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Skill Development
- Problem Solving
- Decision-Making
- Service Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Client-Centered Care
- Non-Judgmental Care
- Complex Needs
- Kelowna