Victoria

British Columbia

394 live openings

Job 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 Driver's 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 Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD1182.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Requisition CA Community Subsector Affiliation/Union BCGEU