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Mental health & substance use support worker
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Job description
Permanent part-time Mental Health & Substance Use Support Worker providing life skills training, coaching, advocacy, and support services for clients with mental health, behavioral, or developmental challenges in Kamloops, B.C.
Hard requirements
- Grade 12 diploma
- Diploma in a relevant field (e.g., community social services, rehabilitation)
- Two years recent related experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use problems, or equivalent combination of education/training/experience
- Food Safe Certificate
- Current valid B.C. Driver’s License (Class 5)
Pay & benefits
- Competitive salary and attractive remuneration package
- Employer paid training/education
- Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
- Employer paid insurance premiums
- Extended Health & Dental coverage
- Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
Work format
- Permanent part-time (0.71 FTE)
- Shift types: days, evenings, and nights
- Shift times: 08:00 to 20:00, 20:00 to 08:00 hours
- Location: Kamloops, B.C.
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