Life Skills Worker, Mental Health - Terrace, Canada - Northern Health
Description
Position Summary:
- Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Mental Health & Addictions Services department.
- Reporting to the Team Leader, under the direction of the nursing staff and working as a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Lifeskills Worker assists clients with mental, developmental, and/or physical disabilities to live successfully in the community; works with the Mental Health team to implement appropriate psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) and recovery plans to meet the client's needs; provides daily physical, emotional, social support/advocacy, personal life skills assistance, teaching and coaching; supports client participation in daily living activities such as light housekeeping, personal laundry and sidebyside food preparation; provides transportation services to and from events, outings, appointments and programs. The Lifeskills Worker is expected to engage the client and their support systems as people with full competence as full collaborators in service planning and evaluation.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Evenings, Nights, 07:00 to 15:00, 15:00 to 23:00, 23:00 to 07:00 (rotating)
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Terrace The thriving community of Terrace is northern living at its best. Snow-capped mountains, pristine glacier-fed rivers, lakes, and streams all add to the beauty of this community. The main industries in Terrace are communications, transportation, and natural resources. The population is approximately 12,700. There are nine elementary schools, four secondary schools, and Northwest Community College and a UNBC campus.
- Check out Terrace where there is always something new to experience.
What Northern Health has to offer you
- Comprehensive benefit packages including, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for parttime and fulltime employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
- Three weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
- Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
- Employee referral program
- Employerpaid training and leadership development opportunities
- Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
IMPORTANT NOTE:
- Proof of COVID19 vaccination
- Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
- Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position
Examples may include:
- Program certificates or diplomas
- High school/college/university transcripts etc.
- It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
Qualifications:
- ma from a recognized Social Services Support Worker educational program, two (2) years' recent, related experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Current CPR Level C and Food Safe certificates.
- Valid Class V BC Driver's License.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to organize and prioritize.
- Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
- Ability to instruct.
- Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Home management skills.
- Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
- Advocacy skills.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities.
We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.- Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
- There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 longterm care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
Comments:
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
Competition #:
Employee Type:
RELIEF FULL TIME
Bargaining Unit:
BCGEU
Facility:
BIRCHWOOD PLACE
Location:
Terrace
Department:
BWP MH AS LTC
Reports To:
MANAGER OR DESIGNATE
Hourly Wage:
$ $32.31
Close Date:
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
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