Community Mental Health Worker (Temporary Part-time)Powell River, British Columbia, Canada
- CA$33.49 - CA$35.31Part-time Temporary Mid-levelPosted 28 Sep 2026DescriptionLift 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 collaborative, 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 PositionThe 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.OverviewJob status: Temporary Part-time, 6-months (until April 23, 2027)Job title:



Community Mental Health WorkerHours of Work: 3-days (22.5 hrs per week)Work site: Complex Care Housing, New Roots ClinicDate Posted: September 28, 2026Close Date: October 12, 2026Hourly wage: $33.49 per hourReports to: Community Health Services ManagerQualificationsGrade 12 plus one (1) year of recent experience in harm reduction.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 harm reduction and trauma-informed practice.Effective communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams.SkillsStrong ability to build therapeutic, respectful relationships with clients and familiesKnowledge of person-centered care planning and multidisciplinary team collaborationExperience supporting daily living skills and promoting client independenceAbility to monitor client well-being and safely administer medicationsSkilled in documentation, record keeping, and information sharingUnderstanding of trauma-informed practice and client-centered service deliveryKnowledge of safety procedures, violence prevention,



and infection control practicesStrong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skillsAbility to work both independently and as part of a cooperative teamFlexible and adaptable in a dynamic, client-focused environmentWorking Condition and Physical RequirementsProvides direct support to individuals with complex needs in community and housing settings.May be exposed to stressful or unpredictable situations; adherence to safety protocols is required.Requires flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed.We appreciate all applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.We live and work on the homelands and territories of the Tla'amin People. We honour the land, the Tla'amin People, and their treaty and continually seek to strengthen our relationship and responsibilities to them as guests in the territory.Company OverviewLift 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.

📌 Community Mental Health Worker (Temporary Part-Time) (Powell River)
🏢 Lift Community Services of qathet Society
📍 Powell River