- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to deal with seriously addicted and mentally ill clients and their families;
- Ability to observe and recognize behavioural and/or health status changes in clients;
- Ability to facilitate supportive and educational groups;
- Ability to role model healthy lifestyle choices;
- Ability to set and maintain boundaries;
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others;
- Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills;
- Ability to operate related equipment and software programs such as word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to prioritize and organize client demands made and care needs.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Ability to teach life skills.
- Sound judgment and good observation skills.
- Ability to demonstrate an appropriate level of initiative and independence.
- Ability to work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to promote positive change and independence.
- Physical and emotion ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Advocacy skills
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Addictions & Recovery Worker
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Recovery Worker
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Mental Health Support Worker
1 day ago
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Mental Health Support Worker
1 week ago
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Accounts Receivable Clerk
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Office Assistant Iii Ao
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WorkSafeBC Nanaimo, CanadaJob requisition number · 037859 · Job location · - Courtenay · - Nanaimo · Full-time / part-time · Full-time · Posting period · From 04/18/2023 to 05/02/2023 · Overview · We are looking for a detail-oriented **Office Assistant** with good customer service skills to perform a vari ...
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Child Youth Worker
1 week ago
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Support Worker
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Support Worker Ft
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Community Support Worker
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Facilities Worker
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Support Worker
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Mental Health
6 days ago
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Mental Health
6 days ago
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Mental Health
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Cultural Co-ordinator
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Internal Only
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Sechelt Shelter
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shíshálh Nation Sechelt, Canada**The Position**: · Under the general supervision of the Social Development Manager, the Mental Wellness and Substance Use (MWSU) Social Worker is a registered Social Worker (RSW) who provides mental wellness and substance use prevention programming and psychosocial and cultural ...
Intensive Case Management Substance Use and Mental Health Support and Recovery Worker - Nanaimo, Canada - Island Health
Description
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience
Post-secondary certification in addiction counselling, or a diploma in community social services, plus two years' recent related experience working with persons with substance use and/or mental health including teaching life skills, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Working knowledge of chemical dependency. Basic knowledge of community resources. Certification in First Aid and CPR (level C). Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License. Participation in Provincial Violence Training within first three months of employment. FoodSafe Certification.
