Community Mental Health Worker (Ongoing Hiring) Front-Line Outreach & Mental Health Workers Part-Time Rate : $33.49 CAD per hour Status: Casual This is a casual position. Shifts are offered on an as-needed basis, in accordance with operational requirements and the applicable Collective Agreement. Employees may be contacted to fill available shifts based on their availability and operational needs.

Under the direction of the Department Manager the Community Mental Health Worker is responsible for the delivery of housing and support services, enabling clients to enter, maintain and exit (where appropriate) supported, independent living. Ensures the implementation of the programs including, leisure activities, cooking, housekeeping and maintenance tasks by engaging the clients daily life skills activities. Provides community based Psycho social rehabilitation services by, identifying and supporting clients in accessing and developing links into community programs and services.

Teaches and models life skills and strategies necessary for self care, independent living and interaction with outside social agencies. Provides the support and information necessary to help clients build self-esteem and develop decision- making skills through role modelling and other techniques. Assists clients to identify and gain access to formal and informal community supports such as leisure, vocational, educational services through active community integration; providing community services resources of community services.

Observes and records the physical and mental health status of clients and take necessary action. Develops individualized life skills programs with clients involving, where appropriate, family, friends and community resources. Ensures all requirements of the QWIK process and administrative tasks are completed within the allocated timeframes.

Distributes medications safely in accordance with medication policies and procedures. Ensures the implementation of the program’s maintenance, housekeeping and cooking tasks. Reports and addresses health and safety issues/concerns as they arise.

Performs administrative tasks, as assigned.



Diploma in Community Social Service or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience or other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work Certificates in First Aid + CPR, WHMIS and FoodSafe Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Clearance Immunization Records Medical clearance Knowledge of housing issues local and community resources Firm understanding of harm reduction approach and its implementation in a community based setting. Demonstrated ability to work with individuals who are marginalized, under served and who may be at risk of homelessness or homeless.

Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation practices Knowledge of program policy and procedures Knowledge and proficiency in relevant software A good understanding of the issues related to meeting basic needs of food, clothing, shelter. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Coast Mental

Health (Coast) is one of the largest mental health non-profit societies in Canada and operates a large array of innovative housing and community-based rehabilitation services for people with a mental illness living in and around Vancouver. Coast operates in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia providing approximately 1000 people with supportive housing and 4000 clients living in the community with a wide variety of programs and services. Coast fosters a client-driven, recovery-oriented workplace that promotes restoring health, personal growth and a return to society for individuals with a mental illness through advocacy and providing direct programs and services.

Coast is deeply invested in cultural safety, reconciliation, and anti-racism. Our employees receive training on cultural humility, trauma-informed practice,



and inclusive leadership. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and value lived experience alongside professional qualifications.

We operate client-centered care under the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation.

We offer a variety of work placement opportunities within the organization. We care about our employees, and believe in living our values and culture throughout the organization Vision Care, Dental Care, Prescription Drugs, Naturopath, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Group Life, Massage therapy, Physiotherapy, and Unlimited Out-of-Province and Out-of-Country Emergencies. ~ Long-term disability programs.Short-term disability programs available to exempt positions only. ~5 days of paid leave for Indigenous Employees for Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual events per year. ~8 weeks of paid leave for gender affirming care for medical procedures for transgender and gender diverse employees, cumulative total. ~ Employee and Family Assistance Program, which includes personal counselling, Life Coaching, Financial Coaching, Legal Referral and Advisory Services, and Health Coaching. In addition, Coast provides a cognitive behavioural therapy program (CBT abilities program) and Headversity for managing a variety of life issues and includes self‑paced therapeutic support. ~ Municipal Pension Plan with guaranteed lifetime monthly pension when you retire.

For any unionized positions, current/internal Coast employees must apply within seven (7) days of the posting date withtheir internal UKG account (using their Coast email address), in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Current/internal Coast employees who apply to a unionized position using an external account (or email), or after the seven (7) day deadline will be considered an external candidate.

Coast Mental

Health is committed to creating a culture of diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability #

📌 Community Mental Health Worker (Ongoing Hiring) (Vancouver)
🏢 Coast Mental Health
📍 Vancouver