SIL Community Mental Health Worker

11. Ensures all requirements of the QWIK process and administrative tasks are completed within the allocated timeframes.

12. Uses formal and informal assessment practices such as interviews to develop individual plans identifying the client’s areas of interest and need.

13. Distributes medications safely in accordance with medication policies and procedures.

14. Ensures the implementation of the program’s maintenance, housekeeping and cooking tasks.

15. Reports and addresses health and safety issues/concerns as they arise.

16. Performs administrative tasks, as assigned.

17. Maintains records as required.

18. Fulfills any other functions/duties that may develop in conjunction with the above.

19. May be asked to direct students and volunteers.

20. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Required Qualifications
• Diploma in Community Social Service or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience or other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work
• Class 5 - BCDL
• Recent, related experience of two years
• Ability to provide/obtain the following upon hire
• Certificates in First Aid + CPR, WHMIS and FoodSafe
• Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Clearance
• TB Clearance
• Medical Clearance
• Immunization Records

• Knowledge and Abilities
• Knowledge of housing issues local and community resources
• Firm understanding of harm reduction approach and its implementation in a community based setting.
• Demonstrated ability in crisis de-escalation skills applied in a team setting
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals who are marginalized, under served and who may be at risk of homelessness or homeless.
• Demonstrated ability working with individuals living with substance misuse issues and or an untreated mental illness.
• Understanding of a trauma informed approach
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation practices
• Knowledge of program policy and procedures
• Knowledge and proficiency in relevant software
• Ability to work with clients living with mental illness
• A good understanding of the issues related to meeting basic needs of food, clothing, shelter.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups.
• Some knowledge of the criminal justice system

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. Coast is deeply invested in cultural safety, reconciliation, and anti-racism. Our employees receive training on cultural humility, trauma-informed practice, and inclusive leadership. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and value lived experience alongside professional qualifications.

***For any unionized positions, current/internal Coast employees must apply within seven (7) days of the posting date with their internal UKG account (using their Coast email address), in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Current/internal Coast employees who apply to a unionized position using an external account (or email), or after the seven (7) day deadline will be considered an external candidate. In this case, seniority will not be considered.***

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.