Community Mental Health Worker (Temporary Part-time) Part-time Temporary Mid-level Posted 28 Sep 2026 Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable community comes from a team-oriented, equitable, future-focused approach.

As a unionized environment, Lift's programs and services include employment services, supportive housing and homeless outreach, literacy programs and outreach, immigrant services, adult and family on-demand support. We also provide community leadership and development in overdose response planning, poverty reduction planning, and other projects that develop a more connected and resilient community.

The Community Mental Health

Worker supports participants in the qathet Complex Care Housing (CCH) program by assisting with daily living, encouraging life skills development, and providing emotional and practical support in alignment with multidisciplinary care plans. The role contributes to participant stability and well-being by building therapeutic relationships, supporting harm reduction and trauma-informed practices, and collaborating with healthcare and community partners to strengthen housing and recovery outcomes.

Temporary

Part-time, 6-months (until April 23, 2027)



Community Mental Health Worker Work site: Complex Care Housing, New Roots Clinic Hourly wage: $33.49 per hour Community Health Services Manager Experience with trauma-informed care and harm reduction practices.

Experience in community healthcare settings. Valid BC driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.

Criminal

Record and Vulnerable Sector Check clearance. Knowledge of person-centered care planning and multidisciplinary team collaboration Ability to monitor client well-being and safely administer medications Knowledge of safety procedures, violence prevention, and infection control practices Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic, client-focused environment Provides direct support to individuals with complex needs in community and housing settings. Requires flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed.

Lift Community

Services is an community-based non-profit society that offers community programs and services that improve the lives of people living in the qathet Region. We work with people facing barriers and community partners to build relationships, find solutions to community challenges, and mobilize resources to help community members get the support they need to thrive.

We offer housing and employment services, and a range of other inclusive, supportive services like literacy supports, food security programs, family services, harm reduction and health care services, complex care housing services, and more. #

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