Lifeskills Support Worker (Casual)

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 exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Primary Care department.

In accordance with Northern Health’s vision of an idealized system of services built on a foundation of Primary Care where people and their families receive primary care services in Primary Care Homes supported by interprofessional teams the Primary Care Life Skills Support Worker functions as a member of the interprofessional team, under the direction of the Team Leader. This position applies best practice to provide people with services as outlined in an individual’s plan of care, with the goal of maximizing independent living.

Dawson Creek has a population of 12,178 (2021) with a youthful and vibrant community that serves as a major centre for the surrounding areas. Come enjoy the beautiful sunrises and sunsets Dawson Creek has to offer. Check out Dawson Creek for more information about this community where the northern lights shine.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
• Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Diploma from a recognized Social Services Support Worker educational program, or Residential Care Aide program, two (2) years’ recent, related experience working with people with complex health issues, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Employee referral program
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Valid First Aid Certificate, CPR and Food Safe.
• Three weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Valid B.C. driver's license.
• Or Grade 12 plus a Community Mental Health Worker Certificate and Addictions Studies Certificate plus three (3) years recent related experience working with adults with mental illness and/or addictions diagnosis, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC

Skills And Abilities

• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Possesses home management skills.
• Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with people and their families.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Advocacy skills.
• Basic computer skills including windows, word, internet and e-mail
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in a person’s condition or health status.
• Ability to teach skills to support the highest level of function possible.
• Ability to teach and work effectively in both groups setting and one-to-one.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.

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.