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Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 0700-1500 / 1500-2300 / 2300-0700 (8 Hours) or 0700-1900 / 1900-0700 (12 hours) Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $24.80 - $24.80 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Apr. 28 2025 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Dec. 28 2026 Pending Return of Incumbent CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes Job Description
Are you someone who is passionate about people, empathetic, and enjoys serving others in your community? Are you searching for an exciting new career direction, or something extraordinary to take things to the next level? If so, this opportunity could be for you!
In partnership with the Ministry of Health, Island Health is offering a life changing career and learning opportunity to become a Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker in your own community. The Health Career Access Program (HCAP) offers employment as a Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker while you attend post-secondary and receive training to become a Mental Health and Addictions Worker. While in HCAP, participants will receive financial support for training, tuition, textbooks, and more.
Island Health provides health and care services to more than 885,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait, and mainland communities north of Powell River. With more than 30,000 health care professionals, including more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners midwives and dentists that make up our Medical Staff, as well as 1,000 volunteers, and the dedicated support of 12 foundations and 19 active auxiliaries, Island Health delivers a broad range of health services, including: public health services, primary health care, home and community care, mental health and substance use services, acute care in hospitals, and much more across a huge and geographically diverse region.
We have opportunities available across the Island in Mental Health and Substance Use Services that might be just the right fit for you!
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And ExperienceTo join the Health Career Access program (HCAP), you will have:
Education, Training and Experience Grade 12, including successful completion of English 12 or equivalency Must be able to meet college entrance requirements Skills And Abilities
Take the next step and apply to this job posting so we can continue the conversation with you and provide you with all the details about this opportunity!
Link to Full Job Descriptionhttps://jd.viha.ca/JD5508.pdf
Additional information for applicants Actual worked hours for this program is dependent on the site and participant availability will be confirmed during the pre-screening. Applicants must be either a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident AND have obtained English 12 at a "C" grade or equivalent. Additional Clauses Requisition CA Community Subsector Affiliation/Union BCGEU