Supported Employment Worker (Northern Health)

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

Under the supervision of the Community Mental Health Team Leader, provides vocational rehabilitation opportunities to individuals with a serious and persistent mental illness and works as a member of an inter-disciplinary team across programs.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00

Terrace has a population 12,700 (2021) residents. The community of Terrace is northern living at its best. Snow-capped mountains, pristine glacier-fed rivers, lakes, and streams all add to the beauty of this community. Check out Terrace where there is always something new to experience.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Employee referral program
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• 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
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Qualfications

• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with individuals with a disability.
• Valid Class 5 BC driver's license.
• Or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• Valid First Aid Certificate and CPR.
• Diploma in Human Services field with completion of courses in Rehabilitation Theory, Marketing and Job Coaching.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work with public.
• Ability to assess client vocational needs.
• Ability to organize workload.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

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.

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