Kelowna, Bc Relief worker Jobs – 6 Openings This Week

Peer Support Worker | MHSU Homelessness
Interior Health Authority —Kelowna, BC
- $28.89–$30.72 an hour
- Part-time
- Dental care
CRCL Community Crisis Responder (Casual Position)
Canadian Mental Health Association, Kelowna Branch —Kelowna, BC
- $33.93–$36.05 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Quick apply
14d
Thrift Shop Associate - MCC Kelowna Thrift
Mennonite Central Committee —Kelowna, BC
- $22.83–$24.04 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
2d
Social Worker
Baptist Housing Seniors Living —Kelowna, BC
- $42.27–$52.81 an hour
- Temporary
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Social Work
- Dental care
Quick apply
Thrift Shop Associate (with Driving) – MCC Kelowna Thrift
Mennonite Central Committee —Kelowna, BC
- $22.83 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Presentation skills
- Driving
- Employee assistance program
- Paid sick leave
2d
Registered Nurse (RN/RPN) | Mental Health and Substance Use
Interior Health Authority —Kelowna, BC
- $41.42–$55.91 an hour
- 12 hour shift

More jobs to discover

Find similar jobs that you might be interested in.

CRCL Community Crisis Responder (Casual Position)
Canadian Mental Health Association, Kelowna Branch —Kelowna, BC
This position delivers immediate, trauma-informed crisis intervention and de-escalation to individuals (ages 13+) experiencing mental health and/or substance…
$33.93–$36.05 an hour
Quick apply
14d

Explore jobs in cities nearby

Check out jobs in cities near your current location, Columbus

Relief (On Call) Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Senior Peoples' Resources in North Toronto —North York, ON
Job Summary:* Provide competent care to residents with their activities of daily living, including: personal care, monitoring and assisting with medication,…
$25.81 an hour
Quick apply
Nurse Practitioner - Telehealth (Psychiatric, Mental Health & Assessments)
Making Space Psychotherapy —Ontario
The Owner is a Registered Psychotherapist, clinical educator and experienced trauma therapist who walks the walk of "continuing education" with her team, with…
$140 an hour
Quick apply
2d

Show more jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alerts for relief worker in kelowna, bc

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

relief worker jobs near kelowna, bc

Support Worker jobs in Kelowna, BC

Social Worker jobs in Kelowna, BC

Registered Mental Health Nurse jobs in Vancouver, BC

Auxilium Health jobs in Ontario

Nurse Chemotherapy jobs in Ontario

Registered Mental Health Nurse jobs in Brantford, ON

Travel Nurse jobs in British Columbia

Registered Mental Health Nurse jobs in Penticton, BC

Camh Registered Nurse jobs in Greater Toronto Area, ON

Registered Mental Health Nurse jobs in Duncan, BC

Part Time Social Worker jobs in Mississauga, ON

It Support jobs in Burnaby, BC

Support Worker jobs in Chatham Kent, ON

Fido Customer Support jobs in Greater Toronto Area, ON

Support Worker jobs in Kemptville, ON

Support Worker jobs in Alberta

Outreach Worker jobs in Surrey, BC

Support Worker jobs in Penticton, BC

Warehouse Associate jobs in Brampton, ON

Associate Product Manager jobs in Toronto, ON

Peer Support Worker | MHSU Homelessness

Interior Health Authority -
Kelowna, BC

Apply Now

Job details

Part-time
$28.89–$30.72 an hour

Full job description

We have an exciting relief part time (0.50 FTE) opportunity for a Peer Support Worker to join the Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) Homelessness team in Kelowna, B.C. This relief position is until January 30, 2027 or the return of the incumbent.

Interior Health and our partner agencies provide a range of mental health and substance use services for all ages. We strive to ensure that our services are welcoming of all peoples, gender identities, cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds.

What we offer:

Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
Career Growth
Employer paid training/education
Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
Employer paid insurance premiums
Extended Health & Dental coverage
Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

This position works within a multidisciplinary substance use team/Opioid Agonist Treatment within MHSU. We are looking for someone with lived personal experience with substance use to work as a peer on the team.

The Peer Support Worker (PSW) shares their own lived experience of substance use, mental health and their knowledge of accessing healthcare, services and supports to assist MHSU clients in their identified goals. The PSW identifies themselves as a Peer and collaborates with the client and the MHSU team to meet individual needs and situational requirements by providing information from a lived experience perspective in order to assist clients in obtaining service from other MHSU team staff, external service providers and community resources more effectively. The PSW provides a variety of supports to assist clients living with substance use/mental illness such as emotional and social supports, life skills assistance, information, resources, and demonstrations.

The PSW works in collaboration with the MHSU team so that the client’s self-identified goals for recovery and community integration are supported by appropriate services and practices, are consistent with the values of self-determination /choice and harm reduction. Services are provided in a variety of environments dependent on the needs of the client.

Scheduling Information:

Shift types are from 19:00 to 15:42 hours. Days of work are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

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 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 an experienced mental health professional and have at least two years of lived experience in recovery from substance use or co-occurring substance and are passionate about helping those in our community, apply today!

Education, Training and Experience:

Lived experience in recovery, from one of the below as required/assigned by the position, including demonstrated engagement in a self-defined recovery process:

o mental health challenges (i.e., living with a mental illness or has experienced problems with mental health), or
o substance use challenges (i.e., living with a substance use disorder or has experienced problems with substance use), or
o concurrent mental health and substance use challenges

Certificate in a social services program or other field relevant to the position.
One (1) year recent related experience working with the assigned client population(s) experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Appropriate valid BC 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

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to engage clients.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients and their families.
Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
Working knowledge of community, social, & health programs and resources
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
Ability to analyze and problem solve.
Ability to model, instruct and teach life skills.
Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to use effective interpersonal skills to establish/maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, the public and other agencies.
Ability to promote positive change and independence.
Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
Physical and mental ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to operate related equipment including proficiency in relevant computer applications.

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

relief worker jobs in kelowna, bc

Peer Support Worker | MHSU Homelessness

CRCL Community Crisis Responder (Casual Position)

Thrift Shop Associate - MCC Kelowna Thrift

Social Worker

Thrift Shop Associate (with Driving) – MCC Kelowna Thrift

Registered Nurse (RN/RPN) | Mental Health and Substance Use

More jobs to discover

Explore jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alerts for relief worker in kelowna, bc

Explore jobs in more locations

Job seeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected