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Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable community comes from a collaborative, equitable, future-focused approach. As a unionized environment, Lift's programs and services include employment services, supportive housing and homeless outreach, literacy programs and outreach, immigrant services, adult and family on-demand support. We also provide community leadership and development in overdose response planning, poverty reduction planning, and other projects that develop a more connected and resilient community. The Position The Community Mental Health Worker supports participants in the qathet Complex Care Housing (CCH) program by assisting with daily living, encouraging life skills development, and providing emotional and practical support in alignment with multidisciplinary care plans. The role contributes to participant stability and well-being by building therapeutic relationships, supporting harm reduction and trauma-informed practices, and collaborating with healthcare and community partners to strengthen housing and recovery outcomes.Overview Job status: Temporary Part-time, 6-months or until return of incumbent Job title: Community Mental Health Worker Hours of Work: Rotating schedule (Mon-Sun, 10:30am-6:00pm) Work site: Complex Care Housing, New Roots Clinic Date Posted: August 10, 2026 Close Date: August 24, 2026 Hourly wage: $33.49 per hour Reports to: Community Health Services Manager Qualifications Grade 12 plus one (1) year of recent experience in harm reduction. Experience with trauma-informed care and harm reduction practices. Experience in community healthcare settings. Valid BC driver's license and access to a personal vehicle. Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check clearance. Knowledge of harm reduction and trauma-informed practice. Effective communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams. Skills Strong ability to build therapeutic, respectful relationships with clients and families Knowledge of person-centered care planning and multidisciplinary team collaboration Experience supporting daily living skills and promoting client independence Ability to monitor client well-being and safely administer medications Skilled in documentation, record keeping, and information sharing Understanding of trauma-informed practice and client-centered service delivery Knowledge of safety procedures, violence prevention, and infection control practices Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic, client-focused environment Working Condition and Physical Requirements Provides direct support to individuals with complex needs in community and housing settings. May be exposed to stressful or unpredictable situations; adherence to safety protocols is required. Requires flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed. We appreciate all applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.We live and work on the homelands and territories of the Tla'amin People. We honour the land, the Tla'amin People, and their treaty and continually seek to strengthen our relationship and responsibilities to them as guests in the territory.