Position Summary

We are currently seeking a relief part time (0.80 FTE) Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Support Worker to join our Mental Health department at the Boundary Health Centre in Grand Forks, B.C. This relief position is until the return of the incumbent.

What we offer

- Market-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?

The MH&S; Support Worker provides life skills training, coaching, advocacy, information, and support services for clients experiencing mental health, behavioural and developmental problems in accordance with an established plan of care.

As a key member of the team, the MH&S; Support Worker provides interventions primarily focused on specific skills training and support needs of clients such as helping individuals to acquire relapse prevention, community adjustment, and employment skills.

In line with psychosocial rehabilitation / recovery principles,



the MH&S; Support Worker facilitates client empowerment and competency development within the four domains of psychosocial rehabilitation (personal life, education, leisure, and work). All rehabilitation and recovery oriented services are to be offered in a manner which respects individual strengths, interests, capacity, and choice.

The MH&S; Support Worker monitors client goal attainment, proactively assists individuals in averting potential crises, and reports client status and progress to the Case Coordinator or the multidisciplinary team. This includes monitoring any noted reactions to medication.

The MH&S; Support Worker coordinates, plans, promotes, arranges, facilitates, and evaluates specialized PSR programs such as Clubhouses, Supportive Housing, and Vocational Support Programs as required.

Scheduling Information

Shifts of work are Monday to Thursday from 08:30 to 16:30 hours.

Qualifications

- Grade 12
- Diploma in a field relevant to the position (e.g., community social services, rehabilitation)
- Two years recent related experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use problems, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Food Safe Certificate
- Current valid BC Driver’s License (Class 5)

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📌 Mental Health & Substance Use Support Worker (Grand Forks)
🏢 Interior Health
📍 Grand Forks