Job Category

Front-Line Outreach & Mental Health Workers

This is a casual position. As such, there is no specific or guaranteed schedule associated with the 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.

Salary Range: $33.46 - $35.31

Location: Coquitlam, BC

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Rehab Worker is responsible for the delivery of gender specific, trauma- informed care for people who may have or have experienced homelessness; severe addictions, mental illness, trauma, family, cultural and / or community disconnection, involvement with the criminal justice, physical health and behavioral issues. The Rehab Worker will use graduated and structured client-centered interventions to help clients with transition to living in the community, integrating the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation, harm reduction, motivational enhancement, a strength-based framework, gender centered relational care,



trauma-informed care and other evidence-based best practices that improve clients’ ability to function in all aspects of life.

Job Qualifications

- Required Qualifications
- Diploma in Community Social Service
- Recent, related experience of two years Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience or other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work
- Ability to obtain the following upon hire:
- Certificates in First Aid + CPR
- WHMIS
- Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Clearance
- TB Clearance (done within past 6 months)
- Foodsafe

Knowledge and Abilities

- Ability to work with people with a mental illness.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
- Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
- Ability and willingness to understand and work with adults who have been found not criminally responsible on

📌 Rehab Worker (Coquitlam)
🏢 Coast Foundation Society 1974
📍 Coquitlam