Job Description

Close Date

Feb. 16 2024

Location

Victoria Mental Health - EMP - Victoria, BC V8R 4Z3 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Weekend/Stats

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$30.64 - $32.31

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.0

Planned Start Date

Feb. 8 2024

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Aug. 10 2024

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes



In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; 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 & Addiction Rehabilitation Worker provides life skills, coaching, advice, and support services for 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; Recognised 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 Level "C" Basic Life Saving Certificate. Food Safe certificate. Valid 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

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Additional information for applicants

This position is a Vocational Rehabilitation worker on a team of 3 Vocational Rehab workers connected with the 5 Assertive Community Treatment Teams in Victoria. Applicant will support clients with Vocational Rehabilitation in collaboration with the clients ACT Team.

Additional Clauses

Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

Requisition CA

Community Subsector

Affiliation/Union

BCGEU

Island Health