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Location

Caribbean Apartments Residential Facility (CARF) - Victoria, BC V8R 1K3 CA (Primary)
Cook St Apts - Victoria, BC V8T 3R2 CA
Garden Street Residential Facility (GSRF) - Victoria, BC V8T 3G4 CA

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1500, 1500-2300, 2300-0700, as required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$33.49 - $35.31

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Aug. 25 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

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

Yes

Job Description

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.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Mental Health Worker participates in the provision of client-focused treatment, rehabilitation and support for persons with mental illness in a residential, community-based facility. Promotes a safe, healthy and non-threatening environment that instills a sense of dignity and self-respect. Participates in the planning, development, implementation, delivery,



and modification of clinical services by responding to identified client needs, within the program's guidelines. Motivates, assists, and instructs clients with the activities of daily living, reports clients' conditions, including reactions to medications. Escorts clients to off-site programs, appointments and other planned events. Assesses clients' ability to assume self-care responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Diploma in Community Social Services, e.g. Mental Health Worker, Community Health Worker, or Social Services Worker including post-secondary education in counseling skills training. Knowledge of 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. Understanding of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation, using a client-centred approach. A minimum of two years recent related experience working with persons with mental illness including teaching life skills, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate. Valid Class 5 vehicle license. Food Protected Certificate.





Skills And Abilities

- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic rapport with clients and employ such rapport to enable clients to understand their illness and the rehabilitation process.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to employ aggressive behaviour management techniques.
- Ability to exercise judgment in keeping with program philosophy, when supervisor is unavailable for consultation.
- Must hold a valid BC Driver's License and if required, must be able to obtain a class 4 Driver's License.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.

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Additional information for applicants

These sites operate within the Post Acute Community Support (PACS) program, which provides support for adults transitioning from acute inpatient care to community living. The program serves individuals with long-term mental health conditions who can manage some daily tasks but require additional support to live safely and successfully in the community. Services focus on promoting independence and wellness through functional assessment of daily living skills, ongoing skill development, psychosocial rehabilitation activities, and mental health and nursing supports. Clients are also supported with transition planning, including accessing long-term housing or referral to appropriate supported living placements.

📌 Mental Health Worker (Victoria)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Victoria