Life Skills Outreach Worker | Adult Intensive Case Management
Top Benefits
About the role
Lansdowne Centre in Kamloops has a permanent full time Life Skills Outreach Worker position to join our Mental Health (MH) Adult Intensive Case Management (ICM) team at the Lansdown Centre in Kamloops, B.C.
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? This position is working with MHSU Adult Intensive Case Management (ICM) team working with individuals with moderate to severe substance use and/or mental health concerns.
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!
Life Skills Outreach Worker | Adult Intensive Case Management
Top Benefits
About the role
Lansdowne Centre in Kamloops has a permanent full time Life Skills Outreach Worker position to join our Mental Health (MH) Adult Intensive Case Management (ICM) team at the Lansdown Centre in Kamloops, B.C.
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? This position is working with MHSU Adult Intensive Case Management (ICM) team working with individuals with moderate to severe substance use and/or mental health concerns.
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!