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Mental Health & Addictions Rehabilitation Worker (232400)Island Health • Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
Mental Health & Addictions Rehabilitation Worker (232400)

Mental Health & Addictions Rehabilitation Worker (232400)

Island Health • Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
24 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description
Description

In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Supporting a multidisciplinary care team and to assist clients experiencing mental health addiction behavioral and developmental problems to live successfully in the community the Mental Health & Addictions Rehabilitation Worker provides life skills coaching advice and support services to both individuals and in group settings by determining day to day care to meet individual and/or group needs and situational requirements based on an established plan of treatment/care; facilitates employment opportunities and supports vocational and job skills training supervision and experience in hands on work and day-to-day work projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Training And Experience

Diploma in Community Social Services or health related program such as Human Services Mental Health Life Skills & Career Development or Practical Nursing

Two (2) years recent related experience

Recognized post basic education related to mental illness and addiction such as Counseling Skills training; knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act; knowledge of available programs their interrelationships and their function in delivering care in the community; and

Knowledge of the local labour market; or

An equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Current Standard First Aid/CPR Level C

Food Safe certificate

Valid Class 5 BC Drivers License

Skills And Abilities

  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain rapport with clients
  • Deal with others effectively
  • Prioritize and organize client demands made and care needs
  • Analyze and resolve problems
  • Teach life skills
  • Sound judgment and good observation skills
  • Work independently demonstrating initiative with limited supervision
  • Work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Promote positive change and independence
  • Physically carry out the duties of the position
  • Operate related equipment including a computer


Requirements



Required Experience:

IC


Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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