Lansdowne Centre in Kamloops is relief full time Life Skills Outreach Worker to join our Mental Health (MH) Treatment, Support and Recover (TSR) team at the Lansdown Centre in Kamloops, B.C.

This relief position is until the return of the incumbent.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and skilled individual who thrives in a dynamic, community-based environment and is committed to supporting individuals living with serious and persistent mental illness and/or substance use challenges. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation and harm reduction principles, along with the ability to deliver person-centered care through outreach, direct support, crisis intervention, and advocacy. The successful candidate will be adept at building trusting relationships, empowering clients to develop essential life skills, and facilitating access to housing, medical care, social and recreational opportunities, and employment supports. The right individual will also demonstrate professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and the capacity to navigate complex systems, foster community connections, and advocate effectively for clients, ensuring they receive the comprehensive supports needed to enhance their quality of life.

The successful applicant will be required to carry out the physical and mental demands of the position.

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?

Our Treatment, Support & Recovery Services can help you with your journey to mental wellness and recovery. Services may include: - Screening & assessments - Medication administration, review & monitoring - Counselling, treatment & recovery plans - Crisis intervention - Life skills support & education - Self-management support - Relapse prevention - Care coordination & referrals.

This position is a member of a multi-disciplinary Mental Health and Addictions Team providing a comprehensive array of services within a psychosocial 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.

Scheduling information:

Shift types are days and shift times are from 08:30 to 16:30 hours. Days of work are Monday to Friday.

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.

This position offers the opportunity to truly make a difference in someone’s life through outreach services. If you’re passionate about working in mental health services and meet our qualifications, 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

• Basic First Aid Certificate

• Non-violent crisis intervention training

• 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