Wellness Support Worker - Bella Coola
$65,811,200–$65,811,200 year
On-siteBella Coola, British Columbia, Canada
Bella Coola, British Columbia, CanadaOn-siteFull Time$65,811,200–$65,811,200 yearEnterprise
Full TimeEnterprise
Job Summary
Provide physical, emotional, and social support to designated population groups within the community, including life skills assistance, advocacy, and resource demonstrations. Co-facilitate support groups, cultural activities, and public education while reporting client progress to the interdisciplinary team. Establish working relationships with various agencies and teach life skills using a harm reduction approach. Prioritize client demands and maintain a focused, trauma-informed care environment.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of a certificate in a Community Social Service or related program
- Two years of recent, related experience working with designated population group
- Equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Valid class V BC Driver's license
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to deal with others effectively
- Ability to prioritize and organize client demands made and care needs
- Demonstrated ability to practice from a harm reduction approach
- Knowledge of legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Adult Guardianship Act
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and nurture an environment of quality, trauma informed and culturally safe care
- Demonstrated ability to actively support clients through to emotionally positive resolution and/or development of successful coping strategies
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to teach life skills
- Sound judgment and good observation skills
- Ability to demonstrate an appropriate level of initiative and independence
- Ability to work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to promote positive change and independence
- Ability to maintain a focused and differentiated approach while addressing challenging situations or issues
- Physical and emotional ability to carry out the duties of the position
- Ability to operate related equipment
- Advocacy skills
- Ability to complete a Criminal Records Review Check
- Ability to report past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections
Desired Qualifications
- Relocation Assistance
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