Rehab Worker

Coast Mental HealthCoquitlam, BC, CA

Il y a 14 jours

Salaire

31.54 CAD–33.28 CAD par heure

Type de contrat

Temps plein

Description de poste

Status : Temporary, Full-time

Range : $31.54 - $33.28

Location : Riverview, Coquitlam

Schedule : Saturday - Wednesday - 3pm-11pm

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Rehab Worker is responsible for the delivery of gender specific, trauma- informed care for people who may have or have experienced homelessness; severe addictions, mental illness, trauma, family, cultural and / or community disconnection, involvement with the criminal justice, physical health and behavioral issues. The Rehab Worker will use graduated and structured client-centered interventions to help clients with transition to living in the community, integrating the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation, harm reduction, motivational enhancement, a strength-based framework, gender centered relational care, trauma-informed care and other evidence-based best practices that improve clients’ ability to function in all aspects of life.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Diploma in Community Social Service
Recent, related experience of two years Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience or other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work
Ability to obtain the following upon hire : Certificates in First Aid + CPRWHMIS Ministry of Justice Criminal Record ClearanceTB Clearance (done within past 6 months)Foodsafe

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to work with people with a mental illness.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.

Ability to operate related equipment.

Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.

Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.

Ability and willingness to understand and work with adults who have been found not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder.

Knowledge of the criminal justice system.

Life skills training and experience.

Good organizational and leadership skills.

Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups.

About Coast

Coast Mental Health (Coast) is one of the largest mental health non-profit societies in Canada, and operates a large array of innovative housing and community based rehabilitation services for people with a mental illness living in and around Vancouver. Coast operates in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia providing approximately 1000 people with supportive housing and 4000 clients living in the community with a wide variety of programs and services.

Coast fosters a client-driven, recovery-oriented environment that promotes restoring health, personal growth and a return to society for individuals with a mental illness through advocacy and providing direct programs and services.

Why Coast

We believe in the person, not the disease

We operate client-centered care under the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation

There is a variety of work within a particular position and within the organization

We strive to be the best that we can be

We hold Exemplary Status accreditation through Accreditation Canada

We have won numerous awards for our innovative programming

We care about our employees, and believe in living our values and culture throughout the organization

Employees of Coast must apply within seven days of the posting date with their internal account (Coast email address registered) to be considered as an internal applicant. Current Coast employees who apply to this posting using external accounts or after the 7 day deadline will be considered as external candidates. Seniority will not apply.

Coast Mental Health is committed to creating a culture of diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.