Job Description

Published on 2 September 2025


Canadian Mental Health Association, Kamloops Branch Casual Bachelor of Social Work, Human Service Diploma, Community Support Certificate Communication, Critical Thinking, Verbal De-escalation, Advocacy, Collaboration and Teamwork Kamloops, British Columbia, V2C 1A5

The Role

Rosethorn House features 42 permanent studio homes, each with a bathroom and kitchenette. Six of the units are designed for people with disabilities and provides basic needs and support to Kamloops' homeless, at risk of homelessness and street entrenched populations. Residents will have meal programs, life skills training, health and wellness support service and social employment opportunities.

Job Details

Position Type:


Casual



Duration of Position:


Ongoing, subject to funding



Hours:


7.5 - 37.5 hours/week





Location:


259 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, V2C 1T3



Probation:


488 Hours from start date



Salary & Benefits:


$27.92

Key Responsibilities

Build rapport with tenants through empathetic and respectful interactions, provide support and encourage empowerment to sustain housing and build independence within the community. Maintain accurate, detailed, and objective documentation and records necessary for program functions. Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention as needed, identify potential crises and implement prevention plans, timely reporting all crisis to Management. Promote harm reduction and educate on harm reduction strategies while conducing frequent check-ins and ensuring the health and safety of residents.

Key Skills and Experience Required

One year of recent, related work experience with an emphasis on mental health, addictions, housing, homelessness and/or social services and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in in Human/Social Service. First Aid with CPR and Food Safe required Mental Health First Aid an asset
CMHA Kamloops is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others whom may contribute to the further diversification of the Association. Lived experiences of mental illness and or addictions is considered an asset. To avoid a conflict of interest, people who are currently accessing CMHA Kamloops services are not eligible to .


A criminal record check free of convictions of violence and other crimes against the vulnerable will be required.

Thank you for your interest!