Lifeskills Support Worker Ii

Position Summary
Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Community Mental Health department.

Under the direction of the Team Leader, the position works with other community agencies and staff to assist clients with life skills and psychosocial rehabilitation interventions. A key component of this job is to ensure the wellbeing of individuals and families and to promote independent living while in the community.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 10:00 to 14:42

Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre - Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay Physicians and Staff are part of a community-run project in health care delivery designed to give a team approach to health care. The Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre - Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay opened in 2016. The new facility, which serves a population of 3,000, features a modernized environment for the delivery of public and mental health and addictions programs, and home and community care services. The newly reconfigured hospital layout benefits the delivery of acute and emergency services including:
• 8 Acute Care beds
• 1 labour, delivery and recovery suite
• Designated program space for Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory and Pharmacy
• 8 Long-term Care beds

Daajing Giids is an archipelago of about 250 islands located off the northwest coast of BC. Daajing Giids is the centrally located community at the south end of Graham Island. Known as the Galapagos of British Columbia, the Islands are a rain forest of natural beauty and wildlife. Haida and settler cultures add to the diversity while the mild climate allows for lush vegetation and abundant wildlife. A friendly community with hospital, school and churches set within the beautiful pristine rain forest of the west coast. Check out Daajing Giids

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Three weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses Incentive is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications
• Diploma in Community Social Service.
• Class V BC Driver's License.
• Certificates in CPR, First Aid and Food Safe.
• Two years recent, related experience in a mental health setting.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to work in an independent living model with adults with mental illness.
• Demonstrated ability to teach in both group home and one-to-one settings.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to observe and recognize change in clients.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Home management skills.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
• Advocacy skills.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.