Nelson, Bc Difference (support worker) Jobs – 5 Openings This Week

Life Skills Support Worker
Interior Health Authority —Nelson, BC
- $33.49–$35.31 an hour
- Night shift
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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Community Connections Support Services —Nelson, BC
- $20.06 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Community Activity Worker
Interior Health Authority —Nelson, BC
- $29.76–$31.64 an hour
- High school diploma or GED
Casual/On-Call Indigenous Education Support Worker
School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) —Nelson, BC
- $31.23 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
- Social Work
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Life Skills Support Worker

Interior Health Authority -
Nelson, BC

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Job details

Casual
$33.49–$35.31 an hour

Qualifications

Crisis intervention
CPR Certification
Harm reduction
FoodSafe
Mental and behavioural health experience
First Aid Certification
Behavioural and mental health support experience
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Risk assessment
Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders

Full job description

We are currently seeking a casual Life Skills Support Worker to join our Mental Health (MH) team at McKim Cottage in Nelson, B.C.

What we offer:

Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
Career Growth
Employer paid training/education
Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

This position is a member of a multi-disciplinary Mental Health and Addictions Team providing a comprehensive array of services within a psycho-social rehabilitation framework to adults with serious and persistent mental illness and/or within a harm reduction framework for those with substance use problems/disorders and who experience severe challenges in daily living as a result. This position will provide these services offering a variety of rehabilitative and treatment modalities inclusive of outreach, community and facility care.

Some of the Life Skills Support Worker typical duties are to provide direct care such as supportive counseling, risk assessment and crisis intervention for individuals or groups who experience severe challenges in daily living as a result of their mental illness and/or substance use problems/disorders. As well as participates in the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of a treatment plan via an outreach methodology for assigned clients. Participates in team clinical reviews and consultation, psychiatric reviews and the monitoring of clients and performs other related duties as required.

Scheduling Information:

Shift types are days, evenings and nights. Shift times are from 07:00 to 16:00, 11:00 to 21:00, 21:00 to 07:00 hours. This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements can vary from 0 - 37.5 hours per week. Many careers with us begin with casual employment and lead to permanent or temporary career opportunities.

About this location

Surrounded by the rugged Selkirk Mountains, Nelson sits on the shores of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake. Picturesque geography and storybook charm are combined with cosmopolitan sophistication. Whether gliding through the incredible powder at Whitewater Ski Resort, catching a 25 pound rainbow trout on Kootenay Lake or simply enjoying a leisurely day of shopping along historic Baker Street, Nelson is a beautiful place to live, work and play.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

If you are trained in mental health and have a passion for providing care management to those in need, come live, work and play where others only vacation. Make a difference. Love your work. Apply today!

Education, Training and Experience:

Mental Health Worker Certificate or Human Services Worker Certificate or Addictions Worker Certification
Two years recent related experience working with individuals living with mental illness, and/or substance use problems/disorders; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Food Safe Level 1 Certificate
Standard First Aid with CPR
Non-violent crisis intervention training
Current valid B.C. Driver’s License (Class 5)

As part of your application, please ensure to:

Upload your resume, cover letter (if Out of Province indicate if you are relocating to the area and when)
Upload a copy of your Diploma/Certificate
Upload copy of your Food Safe Certificate (Must be valid prior to starting the position)
Upload copy of your First Aid
Upload copy of your CPR

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