CMHA is a great place to work! We have a positive and fair workplace culture, where staff are provided with opportunities for learning and advancement. We are also big believers in wellness and work-life balance.
If you care about mental illness and mental health and you have the right skills, then CMHA may be the place for you.
CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES
INTERNAL to CMHA BCGEU Members only
There are no external positions at this time.
EXTERNAL Positions
SUMMER STUDENT-Rehab and Wellness Program Assistant
Department: Rehab and Wellness
Reports to: Manager of Rehab & Wellness Programs
Wage: $17.70/hr.
Status: 8 Weeks
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist with the planning and implementation of social and recreational programs with CMHA’s
adult Wellness and Rehab Program.
• Plan and implement social and recreation programs specifically focused on the participation of a
younger adult population.
• Assist in the planning and participating in special events such as overnight camping and the
annual Awakening the Spirit Art Show and Sale
• Support and encourage individuals participating in the social and recreational activities to
enhance their recovery
• Supervise various social and recreational programs and supports participants during activities.
• Promote health and personal growth through leisure and recreation experiences, which
contribute to physical, social, emotional and mental well-being
• Assist the Wellness Education coordinator with the enhancement of the current wellness
education materials.
• Assisting with all other rehabilitation programs at CMHA including the Georgette Thrift Store
and the kitchen nutrition program.
• Entering statistical information, creating spreadsheets and information posters
• Preforms other related duties as required
Department: Finance
Reports to: Director of Finance
Bargaining Unit: BCGEU
Classification: Grid 5
Wage: $20.50 – $22.64/hr.
Status: Regular, Full-time 36 hrs./week
Start Date TBD
JOB SUMMARY:
The administrative assistant will perform diverse and confidential administrative support for the Finance
department and Bounce Back program. The successful candidate will have a solid foundation in
bookkeeping. This position will have strong attention to detail and accuracy, strong database
experience, the ability to multitask and complete deadlines.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides administrative support for Finance department
• Maintains confidential hard copy and electronic, participant, and employee records using database
software
• Takes minutes of meetings as required
• Schedules meetings and appointments
• Performs receivable, payables, and other accounting clerical tasks
• Maintain statistics on program expenditures as required
• Assists in preparing and formatting reports, documents and letters using a variety of software
programs including, but not limited to, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Payworks, and Sage 300
• Organizes regular team meetings, including the preparation and distribution of documents
• Provides back up for Bounce Back Administration
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELLOR
Department: Employment Services
Reports to: Manager of Employment Services
Bargaining Unit: Exempt
Wage: $31.99/hr.
Status: Regular Full-time 36 hrs./week
JOB SUMMARY:
The Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor provides the full continuum of support to clients seeking competitive, paid employment in an integrated community setting. Specific responsibilities include
engagement, continuous assessment and the development and implementation of vocational rehabilitation plans. The Counsellor provides any, or all, of a full range of supports to individual clients including one-to-one counselling, direct job marketing to potential employers, independent job search support, liaison with employers and on-site job coaching. The Counsellor also facilitates ongoing one-to-one and group support sessions as required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
• Responsible for an assigned caseload of clients linked to an integrated health centre in the North Okanagan/Shuswap region.
• In liaison with referring clinical staff, coordinates individual client intake into the program ensuring the timely assessment, entrance, and orientation of participants.
• Engages clients and establishes trusting collaborative relationships directed towards the goal of competitive employment in an integrated community setting.
• Responsible for making clinical decisions in collaboration with clients and stakeholders and in adherence with evidence-based best practice reflective of professional designation.
• Works within an interdisciplinary team and as part of a broader integrated system to deliver services to clients experiencing mental health and/or concurrent conditions.
• Provides treatments which restore and/or improve employment outcomes of adults with mental health and/or concurrent conditions through independent mental health and substance use
screening, suicide risk assessment, comprehensive holistic assessments, care planning.
• In conjunction with the client and other appropriate professionals, assesses client’s vocational functioning on an ongoing basis and facilitates the setting of appropriate vocational rehabilitation
plans.
• Works to develop networks and links with community employers.
• Conducts job development, direct marketing and job search activities directed towards positions that are consistent with the needs and interests of the client
Department: Employment Services
Reports to: Manager of Employment Services
Bargaining Unit: BCGEU
Classification: Grid 31
Wage: $25.27 – $27.43/hr.
Status: Regular, Full-time 36 hrs./week
Internal Job Posting Date: April 23, 2021
Internal Job Posting End Date: April 30, 2021
Start Date TBD
JOB SUMMARY:
The Case Manager is responsible for a full suite of services including client needs assessment, employment counselling, facilitation, ongoing case management, client financial supports and services, referral, and follow-up.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
• Provide employment support services based on needs assessment to assist clients in developing skills required to independently job search and effectively prepare for, obtain and maintain employment.
• Prepare appropriate applications and support documents for referral to services.
• Provide employment support services approved only for particular client tiers and where expertise exists.
• Develop and revise client action plans in accordance with Ministry policy and in-house standards for every client accepted into Case Management.
• Administer financial supports according to established policies and procedures to minimize financial loss and avoid duplication of other funding source.
• Complete appropriate documentation attached to services delivered to ensure accountability for services offered.
• Coordinate and communicate key information to other staff delivering services for clients (e.g. placement services, self-employment services) to ensure client success.
• Maintain current and accurate documentation regarding client progress/outcomes
RESIDENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH WORKER 24th Reg PT
Department: 24th Avenue Facility
Reports to: Team Lead
Bargaining Unit: BCGEU
Classification: Grid 21
Status: Regular, Part-time, 4 on 4 off Days (Nights)
Wage Range: $22.38 – $24.47/hr.
Job Posting Date: February 25, 2021
Internal Job Posting End Date: March 4 , 2021
Start Date: April 17, 2021
JOB SUMMARY:
The Residential Mental Health Worker works as a member of an integrated team to provide structured support services to residents. Monitors residents in accordance with established treatment plans and/or care plan; observes resident’s behaviours and symptoms, documents observations in accordance with standard procedures and or providing verbal reports on changes in the resident’s appearance, behavior, and /or health. Provides support to clients in the development and maintenance of life skills. Demonstrates and models appropriate behaviours and provides support in problem solving and decision making. Assists residents with activities of daily living and participates in activities to support skill development.
General Duties and Responsibilities
•Participates in care planning with clients and Residential Facility Team Lead and other team Performs duties such as reporting observations of client function, mental health status, needs and progress as well as the individual’s preferences, level of acceptance/resistance to services and supports.
•Assist residents in orientation to the residence and community.
•In accordance with established care plans provides education and support to the clients in restoring and developing activities of daily living skills and participates in activities to support skill development
•Safe administration of medication in accordance with the treatment objectives and/or care plans and established policies and procedures.
•Observes and reports any concerns or side effect around medication to Residential Facility Nurse.
•Provides support with practical day to day problem solving for individuals who experience severe challenges in daily living as a result of their mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
•Recognizes and deals with potential emergency situations such as residents’ aggressive behavior to ensure no harm comes to the resident or the public. Reports problems to the Residential Facility Team Lead.
