224 Community Health jobs in Canada

Job Description

Internal/External Employment Opportunity

Position: Community Health Nurse – Consumption and Treatment Services

Component/Team: CTS

Status: Casual (No guaranteed hours)

Salary Scale: $39.18 - $47.20 hourly plus 8% vacation pay in lieu of benefits + 10% Premium to the hourly rate for hours worked on Saturday and Sunday

Start Date: Immediately

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 26, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Position Description:

The Community Health Nurse is a member of the CTS team and works closely with team members to provide the highest possible quality of health care services to clients.

The role of the Community Health Nurse CTS is to work with clients to help them achieve their desired health goals by establishing trusting relationships, conducting nursing assessments, engaging in health teaching and harm reduction counselling related to drug use, monitoring for signs of drug overdose or anaphylaxis, and intervening in emergency situations based on the Centre’s policies and procedures and according to the College of Nurses of Ontario standards of nursing practice. As a member of the larger interprofessional care team, the Community Health Nurse may also provide primary care to people who experience barriers to accessing care due to their use of street drugs and concurrent disorders.

This may include providing immunizations, wound care, offering screening, counseling and testing for sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne infections such as HIV and Hepatitis C and connecting clients to substance use treatment services (including opioid agonist treatment) and other health and social services when appropriate (i.e. housing, income support, food support, mental health counseling). The Community Health Nurse will be the lead in overdose interventions including assessment, naloxone and oxygen administration.

Reporting Relationship:

The Community Health Nurse, CTS is directly accountable to the Director of CTS for the carrying out of their duties and through the Director of CTS to the Executive Director.

As a Community Health Nurse, the incumbent is responsible to meeting the licensing and regulatory requirements of the College of Nurses as the professional governing body.

Requirements

Skills, Education and Experience:

Requirements for this position include:

Education and Language

• Undergraduate degree in nursing from a recognized university or combination of nursing diploma and additional relevant courses/training
• Certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Under the Centre’s designation to provide French Language Services this position is designated bilingual preferred:
• French (oral expression): Advanced +
• French (oral comprehension): Advanced +
• French (reading comprehension): Intermediate
• Fluency in English, both oral and written

Professional Experience

• Three to five years nursing experience in a community setting or combination of community and hospital or public health settings: experience in a primary care setting an asset
• Experience working with a broad range of populations, including: people with HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, street involved people, transgender people, men who have sex with men, sex trade workers, people with mental illness, people with substance use disorder, and other marginalized groups
• Experience working within a harm reduction approach
• Experience in mental health and substance use disorders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the impact of the social determinants of health on HIV, hepatitis C and substance use disorder and recovery
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills, including health education
• Excellent counseling skills, including motivational interviewing
• Excellent physical assessment skills
• Ability to incorporate and strengthen collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork
• Ability to work with people with concurrent disorders
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary care giving team.
• Ability to work within the mandate of the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre and the CTS Program
• Ability to work under stress with multiple demands.
• Ability to work outside regular hours
• Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications
• Demonstrated flexibility, good judgment, initiative & creativity
• Respects and values the diversity of communities and individuals
• Sensitivity and alertness to signs of a client in crisis
• Commitment to and knowledge of community-based health care

Hours of Work

• Must be available for shift work, including evenings and some weekends. Shifts will be based on a rotating six week schedule and will be 9.5 hours in length (excluding breaks)

Benefits

In lieu of benefits, 8% vacation pay is added to the hourly rate. We provide employees the opportunity to enroll in our Pension Plan (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan - HOOPP).

Conditions of Employment:

An offer of employment will be conditional upon the candidate completing a criminal reference check, verification of educational requirement for this position and linguistic profile to the satisfaction of the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre.

Accommodation:

SHCHC will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.

If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation due to disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

Clients of the Centre are welcome to apply. Should a client become the successful candidate, they will no longer be able to continue receiving services at Sandy Hill Community Health Centre. Assistance will be made available to find an alternative provider.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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Job Description

Salary:

The Community Health Representative (CHR) works as a Community Health Team Member in the day-to-day operation of the Community Health Program and provides community health information, instruction and guidance to Thessalon First Nation to educate the community members in safe health practices and to develop healthy lifestyles.

Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Meets with community leaders, conducting and participating in community meetings and visiting homes to describe, demonstrate and encourage the adoption of safe health and hygiene practices.
2. Assisting the nurse in maternal, well-baby and child care preventive health clinics and home visits.
3. Preparing and/or distributing printed material, showing films, slides and presentations, and giving prepared talks on health and hygiene to school classes and other selected groups.
4. Responsible for initiating programs which promote healthy eating to all ages such as community kitchens, baby food making, organic gardening, canning wild meat, etc.
5. Carrying out a preventative dental program consisting of instruction in fluoride rinses, dental flossing, tooth brushing.
6. To conduct a number of community health workshops/information sessions within the Thessalon First Nation community which supports a healthy lifestyle for all ages.
7. Responsible for developing programs which focus on health promotion and injury/illness prevention and include such programs as maternal and infant health, child health, school health, adolescent health, adult health and elder health.
8. Responsible for initiating programs which promote physical activity for all ages such as an Elders walking program, childrens recreational programs, etc.
9. To act as interpreter, when necessary, between members of the community and the health care delivery team and assist visiting professionals in the conduct of their business within Thessalon
10. Responsible for networking with the Environmental Health Officer in regards to community safety such as dog bites, house mold inspections, West Nile, etc.
11. Responsible, in conjunction with the Community Health Nurse, to ensure the monitoring and reduce the spread of communicable diseases by applying universal precautions at public places.
12. Responsible for initiating community programs which supports social cohesion for community members such as Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Aboriginal Day and Family Day celebrations.

Lay Diabetic Educator Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Conduct screening clinics for pre-diabetes and those at risk for developing diabetes at community events.
2. Hosting diabetic information sessions for diabetics and those at risk of developing diabetes.
   1. Healthy Eating/Physical activities Footcare
   2. Eye care
   3. Co-hosting with the Northshore Tribal council Chronic Care Nurse bi-monthly diabetic sessions
3. Track number of referrals for follow-up screening and make referrals to Community Health Nurse as necessary.

Qualifications :

Education:

1. Post-Secondary diploma or degree or its equivalent within the Health field.

• Native Community Care Counselling and Development (NCCCD) is a must, or willingness and ability to take training.

Experience:

1. Demonstrated ability to be flexible
2. Possess excellent organizational skills and be a self starter.
3. Good communication and interpersonal skills
4. Basic knowledge in the use of computers and various applications
5. Knowledge and/or working experience of Aboriginal culture

Accountability

The Community Health Representative (CHR)/Diabetic Lay Educator will be directly accountable to the Health and Social Services Director and ultimately to the Thessalon First Nation Chief and Council.

Disclaimer

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, working conditions or skills required for this position. Thessalon First Nation reserves the right to modify job duties or the job description at any time.

Job Description

The purposes of this position are:
 

• To assist in the provision of health education programs and services and to assist in ensuring the availability of, and access to medical/health programs and services by the people of the Curve Lake First Nation within the administrative policies and procedures established by the General Manager, and directed by the Manager of Health & Family Services
• To assist in the development and maintenance of community based medical/health documentation.

1. Provision of Direct Health Care 

• Assessing home situations with the assistance of the CHN
• Assisting with health related problems through counseling and/or referral to appropriate agencies
• Teaching community members about dental care, communicable diseases, mental health, child development, drug abuse, etc.
• Assisting families to cope with chronically ill, sick and aged family members
• Working with other health professionals in obtaining health histories by serving as in interpreter
• Providing emergency first aid when necessary
• Assisting with school health programs such as yearly health assessments, class inspections, vision and hearing screening, measuring heights and weights, planning and implementing health education programs for the students
• Coordinating Non-Insured Health Benefits and ensuring registered status Indians receive all benefits they are entitled to
• Responsible for the coordination of medical transportation
• Assisting in the development or maintenance of medical/health documentation and files

1. Liaison Activities

• Advising other health care personnel about local Native culture and traditions and their implications on specific health problems
• Assisting in planning, implementing and evaluating programs for the community
• Cross cultural sensitivity workshops for non-native service providers   
• Participating in Health clinics as necessary
• Making hospital visits to community members when there is little or no family support
• Interpreting health programs and services to the community
• Attending meetings as requested
• Acting as a member of various Committees   
• Assisting in the development of grant applications and the annual operational budget

1. Community Development Activities

• Working with existing community groups, and assists in development of others, to improve the health of the community
• Conducting workshops, short courses and health education programs about topics of interest to the community

1. Other   

• Performs such other related duties as may reasonably be required

• Graduation from a post secondary program in public/community health
• Excellent working knowledge of computer-based data management programs for administrative purposes
• Exhibits a high degree of initiative and self direction; good analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Well developed interpersonal skills; strong interest in public health issues
• High level appreciation of Native issues
• Knowledge of alternative and traditional therapies
• Excellent public relations skills, including an appreciation of the need for tact, discretion and a positive, cheerful, and informed approach with the public.
• Strong advocacy skills

• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Be respectful
• Possess awareness and sensitivity to the history, language, culture and traditions of the people of Curve Lake First Nation
• Be flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Must demonstrate and ensure a high level of personal and professional conduct

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Job Description

Salary: 26.25

Occupying traditional territories that span from Cortes Island to Toba Inlet, the Klahoose Nation has existed since time before memory. Our primary village site, Squirrel Cove, is home to approximately eighty-five full-time residents who live and work on Cortes Island and in the surrounding areas. The remaining three hundred plus members reside in off reserve coastal communities in the lower mainland, and Washington State.

Why youll love working at Klahoose First Nation:

• Casual/ On Call position
• Competitive hourly compensation
• Friendly and collaborative work environment.
  
  

We are currently seeking a casual/ on call Community Health Worker to play a crucial role in providing support to the Klahoose First Nation community.

Community Health Care

• Provides personal care to clients, including all aspects of activities of daily living such as assisting with dressing and undressing, bathing, care of skin and hair, assisting with toilet needs, feeding, transfers and other tasks as assigned.
• Monitors the physiological, socio-cultural and general wellbeing of clients and their caregivers/family, reporting any concerns to the supervisor.
• Encourages and promotes independence and self-sufficiency for clients, and their caregivers/family, reports regularly to the appropriate supervisor on the condition and care needs of client and their caregiver/family.
• Demonstrates household management methods and provides basic information to clients related to activities of daily living, housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, and creating shopping lists. Prepares and serves meals, as required, including special diets, and assists and/or feeds clients as necessary and in accordance with the established Care Plan.
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment in the home by performing household management duties, including cleaning, to maintain safety, and laundry, as directed and in accordance with the established Care Plan.
• Ensures a safe and healthy working environment by observing routine precautions and infection control procedures; removing obvious hazards; reporting faulty equipment, accidents, injuries and near misses; and adhering to and enforcing rules regarding safety.
  
  

Data Collection and Reporting

• As part of the multidisciplinary health care team, provides input in the development, maintenance and delivery of a client-centered Care Plan by documenting the care provided in communication logs and providing regular progress reports on the client's condition and any changes to the appropriate supervisor.
• Performs related duties to the provision of client care and maintaining client records.
• Uses various technologies such as a cell phone, computers to receive, and send client related information.
  
  

Other

• Participates in staff meetings, quality improvement initiatives, committees and in-services, and maintains up-to-date knowledge through involvement in appropriate work-related continuing education as required/directed by the employer.
• Assists with orientation of new staff and education experiences of students as well as sharing expertise with other members of the team as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Education and Work Experience:

• Education, Training and Experience Home Support/Resident Care Attendant/Health Care Assistant Certificate from a recognized post-secondary program; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience working within Indigenous communities is considered an asset.
• Participate in all training offered.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and abilities:

• Clear and concise communication style both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated organizational skills to effectively prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently with minimum supervision and as part of a team.
• Physically able to perform the duties of the job.
• Must possess valid BC Class 5 Drivers License and be able to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Records check.
  

The position offers a competitive employment package and compensation commensurate with experience in a friendly and collaborative work environment. Preferential hiring will be given to First Nations candidates, followed by Indigenous individuals, followed by experience working with First Nations, cultural understanding is imperative.

This position is located on Cortes Island and requires the successful candidate to be on site during working hours.

Kindly forward your resume and with cover letter via email

Klahoose First Nation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

For more information, check us out online at

Job Description

Salary: $53,435-$2,881

Bilingual Community Health Worker Primary Care Outreach (Seniors)

11 Month Contract (35 hrs/wk) (Maternity Leave)

South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre (SEOCHC) is a non-profit, community-governed organization that offers a wide range of health and social services to residents within the South-East Ottawa catchment area. Our multidisciplinary team provides primary care, health promotion, social services, community development, home support, and advocacy to address the social determinants of health.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a bilingual (French/English) Community Health Worker to join our Primary Care Outreach to Seniors (PCO) Team on a full-time, term contract. The role focuses on supporting seniors who face barriers to care by providing health education, advocacy, practical assistance, and access to services. Working as part of an inter-disciplinary team, the incumbent will also help clients and caregivers strengthen their support networks within the South-East Ottawa community.

Position responsibilities

Work collaboratively with members of the PCO Team and with colleagues from various agencies to most appropriately meet client needs

Implement the Regional Integrated Care Approach with clients and completes and updates coordinated care plans for all PCO clients

Collaborate with the PCO Registered Nurse to support clients

Maintain an active caseload and performs case management.

Build relationships with stakeholders in order to support clients in accessing services, and act as a client advocate by placing telephone calls to landlords, physicians, hospital staff, welfare workers, shelter drop-in centres, etc.

Provide individual support with social determinants of health

Refer clients to physicians and other organizations. Assists clients in obtaining resources for healthier living (i.e., personal care items, housing, income, etc.)

Maintain accurate and complete records of client needs and ensures record keeping is up to date

Arrange and facilitate follow-up services as per the orders of the family physician and other health care providers

Participate on internal and external committees dealing with supports to seniors, as approved

Participate in program evaluation and pilot projects as implemented

Assist in the revision of program content in accordance with results of program evaluations

Maintain client confidentiality and acts in an ethical and professional manner, in accordance with professional standards and in accordance with the policies of the Centre

Requirements

Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Minimum two years experience in a community-based setting.

Minimum two years experience working with seniors.

Knowledge of related community resources.

Ability to assess situations and to respond appropriately.

Interest in a variety of health issues and willingness to learn about them.

Ability to work flexible hours based on client need.

Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting, with clients and other agencies who are involved with the care of the clients.

Sound judgement and strong problem-solving skills.

Valid drivers license, insurance, and use of a personally owned vehicle.

Proficient use of computers and various software applications.

Fluency in spoken and written English and French; other languages an asset

Salary range: 53,435 to 62,881/annum

Please submit your resumes with a cover letter no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday June 20, 2025 to:

Human Resources Officer

South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre

Kindly note that only applications submitted via our career page will be considered

SEOCHC is committed to employment equity and values diversity in the workforce. We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates with a disability requiring accommodation during the interview process should advise Human Resources so arrangements can be made.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including but not limited toIndigenousPeoples, racializedpersons, members of the2SLGBTQIA+ community, persons with disabilities, and others with lived experience of systemic barriers to equity.

Nous vous encourageons vivement postuler pour ce poste, si vous reprsentez nos communauts ou faites partie des communauts que nous servons, notamment, les peuples autochtones, les personnes racialises, les membres de la communaut LGBTQ+, les personnes mobilit rduite ou toutes autres personnes affrontant des obstacles systmiques.

Job Description

HOURS - The Community Health Navigator primarily will work a flexible daytime, Monday-Friday schedule. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to respond to specific client needs

Who We Are

At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - Assisted Living Expansion Program.

How You Will Make an Impact

The Assisted Living Expansion Program provides healthcare and social services supports to individuals who live independently and are vulnerable due to complex health issues and who experience marginalization as a result of systemic barriers related to poverty, precarious housing, mental health challenges, addiction, food insecurity, social isolation etc. The Community Health Navigator will:

• Collaborate with community and health professionals to support individuals living with complex health and social challenges to achieve and maintain an optimal level of health, well-being and community function while utilizing health care resources efficiently
• Provide specific, individualized support services to clients in the home/community setting
• Partner with clients in identifying and addressing individual and systemic barriers that adversely impact their quality of life
• Engage and support clients in problem-solving, safety planning and accessing essential resources
• Providing supportive counselling, referrals and advocacy
• Assist clients in setting priorities and achieving individual goals toward enhanced well-being and quality of life
• Responsible for participating in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, procedures and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations to minimize risk to clients, staff and others as well as to the property of the Good Shepherd

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• Diploma or degree in social service/social work or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 years' experience in human or health services
• Extensive knowledge of local community service agencies and systems essential
• Experience in outreach/community-based work preferred
• Current Ontario driver's license and willingness to use personal vehicle (with appropriate insurance) required
• Significant knowledge of the human services landscape in Hamilton and demonstrated experience in working with a variety of agencies and stakeholders
• A commitment to client-centered practice and a recovery orientation that addresses social determinants of health
• Good time management skills and the ability to work independently in client homes and community settings
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving, risk management and crisis intervention skills
• Commitment to cultural competence and working within an intersectional anti-racism/anti-oppression analysis
• Fluency on a language in addition to English is an asset
• CPR certification or willingness to be certified is required
• Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
• Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety practices and understanding of an employee's responsibility under current legislation.

What We Offer

• Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
• Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE /
• FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere
• Make a difference and provide HOPE
• Extended Health Benefits

Join our team and be part of a group that values hard work, dedication, and the importance of maintaining a positive environment for everyone.

Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at .

Good Shepherd has a mandatory verification of COVID-19 vaccination policy. More information on the full policy requirements and accommodation allowances will be provided to those selected for an interview.

Job Description

Status : Casual

Range : $31.56- $33.28

Location : Timber Grove - Surrey, BC

Schedule: Various

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Program Manager the Community Mental Health Worker is responsible for the day to day running of the support and advocacy services, social, recreational, volunteer and food programs as well as the ensuring safety and welfare of participants in program by use of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation practices and in line with the mission, objectives and policies of Coast Mental Health.

Typical Duties:

1. Ensures the implementation of the programs including, leisure activities, cooking, housekeeping and maintenance tasks by engaging the clients daily life skills activities.

2. Provides community based Psycho social rehabilitation services by, identifying and supporting clients in accessing and developing links into community programs and services.

3. Teaches and models life skills and strategies necessary for self care, independent living and interaction with outside social agencies.

4. Applies a range of effective communications strategies such as role modelling to establish a collaborative rapport with the clients.

5. Provides the support and information necessary to help clients build self-esteem and develop decision- making skills through role modelling and other techniques.

6. 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.

7. Observes and records the physical and mental health status of clients and take necessary action.

8. Advocates for and with the clients to encourage them to maintain their rights and dignity.

9. Works with clients, peers, supervisors, other agencies and relatives in a cooperative and professional manner.

10. Develops individualized life skills programs with clients involving, where appropriate, family, friends and community resources.

11. Ensures all requirements of the QWIK process and administrative tasks are completed within the allocated timeframes.

12. Uses formal and informal assessment practices such as interviews to develop individual plans identifying the client’s areas of interest and need.

13. Distributes medications safely in accordance with medication policies and procedures.

14. Ensures the implementation of the program’s maintenance, housekeeping and cooking tasks.

15. Reports and addresses health and safety issues/concerns as they arise.

16. Performs administrative tasks, as assigned.

17. Maintains records as required.

18. Fulfills any other functions/duties that may develop in conjunction with the above.

19. May be asked to direct students and volunteers.

20. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• • 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
  • Recent, related experience of two years
  • Class 5 - BCDL
  • Ability to provide or obtain the following upon hire:
    • Certificates in First Aid + CPR
    • Food safe
    • WHMIS
    • Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Clearance

Job Description

Status: Perm, Part Time

Range: $31.56- $33.28

Location : Garibaldi Ridge & Rivers Reach | Maple Ridge, BC

Schedule: Thursday - Garibaldi Ridge - 3pm-11pm Sunday's - Rivers Reach 3pm-11pm

Job Summary
Under the direction of the Program Manager the Community Mental Health Worker is responsible for the day to day running of the support and advocacy services, social, recreational, volunteer and food programs as well as the ensuring safety and welfare of participants in program by use of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation practices and in line with the mission, objectives and policies of Coast Mental Health.

Required Qualifications

• 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 or
• Recent, related experience of two years
• BCDL - Class 5
• Ability to provide/obtain the following upon hire
  • Certificates in First Aid + CPR, WHMIS and FoodSafe
  • Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Clearance
  • TB Clearance
  • Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination Status
    

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of housing issues local and community resources
• Firm understanding of harm reduction approach and its implementation in a community based setting.
• Demonstrated ability in crisis de-escalation skills applied in a team setting
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals who are marginalized, under served and who may be at risk of homelessness or homeless.
• Demonstrated ability working with individuals living with substance misuse issues and or an untreated mental illness.
• Understanding of a trauma informed approach
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation practices
• Knowledge of program policy and procedures
• Knowledge and proficiency in relevant software
• Ability to work with clients living with mental illness
• A good understanding of the issues related to meeting basic needs of food, clothing, shelter.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups.
• Some knowledge of the criminal justice system

About Coast
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 environment 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.

Why Coast

• We recognize safety as a top priority for the organization.
• We believe in our people and recognize hard work.
• We operate client-centered care under the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation.
• We offer a variety of work placement opportunities within the organization.
• We strive to be the best that we can be.
• We hold Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada.
• We have been recognized with numerous awards for our innovative programming.
• We care about our employees, and believe in living our values and culture throughout the organization

Some of the Benefits we Offer

• 100% employer-paid benefits for employees and their families.
• Vision Care, Dental Care, Prescription Drugs, Naturopath, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Group Life, Massage therapy, Physiotherapy, and Unlimited Out-of-Province and Out-of-Country Emergencies.
• General sick-leave accruals.
• 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. More information can be found at:

***For any unionized positions, current/internal Coast employees must apply within seven (7) days of the posting date with their 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. In this case, seniority will not be considered.***

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.

Job Description

Status: Perm, Part Time

Range: $31.56- $33.28

Location : Garibaldi Ridge & Rivers Reach | Maple Ridge, BC

Schedule: Thursday - Garibaldi Ridge - 3pm-11pm Sunday's - Rivers Reach 3pm-11pm

Job Summary
Under the direction of the Program Manager the Community Mental Health Worker is responsible for the day to day running of the support and advocacy services, social, recreational, volunteer and food programs as well as the ensuring safety and welfare of participants in program by use of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation practices and in line with the mission, objectives and policies of Coast Mental Health.

Required Qualifications

• 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 or
• Recent, related experience of two years
• BCDL - Class 5
• Ability to provide/obtain the following upon hire
  • Certificates in First Aid + CPR, WHMIS and FoodSafe
  • Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Clearance
  • TB Clearance
  • Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination Status
    

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of housing issues local and community resources
• Firm understanding of harm reduction approach and its implementation in a community based setting.
• Demonstrated ability in crisis de-escalation skills applied in a team setting
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals who are marginalized, under served and who may be at risk of homelessness or homeless.
• Demonstrated ability working with individuals living with substance misuse issues and or an untreated mental illness.
• Understanding of a trauma informed approach
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation practices
• Knowledge of program policy and procedures
• Knowledge and proficiency in relevant software
• Ability to work with clients living with mental illness
• A good understanding of the issues related to meeting basic needs of food, clothing, shelter.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups.
• Some knowledge of the criminal justice system

About Coast
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 environment 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.

Why Coast

• We recognize safety as a top priority for the organization.
• We believe in our people and recognize hard work.
• We operate client-centered care under the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation.
• We offer a variety of work placement opportunities within the organization.
• We strive to be the best that we can be.
• We hold Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada.
• We have been recognized with numerous awards for our innovative programming.
• We care about our employees, and believe in living our values and culture throughout the organization

Some of the Benefits we Offer

• 100% employer-paid benefits for employees and their families.
• Vision Care, Dental Care, Prescription Drugs, Naturopath, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Group Life, Massage therapy, Physiotherapy, and Unlimited Out-of-Province and Out-of-Country Emergencies.
• General sick-leave accruals.
• 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. More information can be found at:

***For any unionized positions, current/internal Coast employees must apply within seven (7) days of the posting date with their 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. In this case, seniority will not be considered.***

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.