Life Skills Workers | Mental Health Substance Use at Interior Health Authority

Interior Health is currently seeking a permanent part time (0.98 FTE) Life Skills Worker to join our Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) Injection Opioid Agonist Treatment (IOAT) team at the Community Health & Services Centre located in Kelowna, B.C.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
• Balanced lifestyle

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. This person will work collaboratively within an integrated care team to provide structured support and skill development to clients, helping them achieve greater stability and independence. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal and observational skills, the ability to build respectful, trusting relationships, and a commitment to promoting client self-determination. Experience in life skills coaching—such as budgeting, daily living, personal care, and community access—is essential, as is the ability to monitor client progress, document observations, and liaise effectively with health and social service professionals to ensure comprehensive, person-centered care.

What will you work on?

This position works as a member of an integrated team to provide structured support services to clients. Monitors clients in accordance with established treatment objectives and/or care plans; observes client’s behaviours and symptoms, documents observations in accordance with standard procedures and/or providing verbal reports on changes in client’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 clients with activities of daily living. Participates in activities to support skill development. Liaises, monitors and coordinates services with mental health and substance use staff, medical professionals, and other relevant service providers.

Scheduling Information

Shift times are from 09:30-20:30 hours.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

If you have a certificate relevant to the position and experience with mental health, apply today!