Community Mental Health Worker

Position Summary
We are currently hiring casual Community Mental Health Workers 1 to join our Mental Health (MH) team at the Penticton Health Centre.

What we offer:

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

What will you work on?

The Community Mental Health Worker provides services within a psychosocial rehabilitation and harm reduction framework for the assigned client population(s) with severe mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders.

This position works with the assigned client population(s) in developing, maintaining, or restoring daily living skills, and participates in activities to support skill development such as training, modeling and support in the following areas:

• financial management and budgeting;
• interpersonal communication and relationships;
• providing medication reminders;
• overall wellness self management;
• personal care (e.g.: hygiene);
• making and keeping appointments and other aspects of personal organization;
• household management (e.g.: laundry, cleaning);
• menu planning, grocery shopping, meal preparation;
• community access (e.g.: public transportation and general community services); and
• vocational planning.

Scheduling Information:

Shifts types are days and shift times are from 08:30 to 16:30 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.

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 trained in mental health and have a passion for providing care management to those in need, apply today!

Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience:

Grade 12

Certificate in a field relevant to the position (such as, Community Mental Health Certificate, Human Service Worker Certificate, Social Services Worker Certificate, etc.)

One year recent related experience working with the assigned client population(s) experiencing mental health and/or substance use problems; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Food Safe certificate 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 copy of your Food Safe Certificate (Must be valid prior to starting the position)
• Upload copy of your Driver’s License (Class V)

Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of mental health issues and treatment in the assigned client population(s)
• Working knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness in the assigned client population(s)
• Working knowledge of community, social and health resources
• Ability to demonstrate and assist client with development of health life skills
• Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, and use non-violent crisis intervention techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population
• Ability to instruct
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Conflict resolution skills
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to operate related equipment including proficiency in relevant computer applications