Social & community services jobs in Coquitlam, British Columbia

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- $50.19 to $62.69 CAD / hour
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- $21 to $23 CAD / hour
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- $21 to $23 CAD / hour
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Mental Health Worker, Looking Glass Residence
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Vancouver, BC
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Phoenix Drug & Alcohol Recovery and Education Society
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- $44.85 to $56.02 CAD / hour
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Social Worker (MSW) - Access and Assessment Centre
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Vancouver, BC
- $44.85 to $56.02 CAD / hour
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Provincial Health Services Authority
Vancouver, BC
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Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
- $44.85 to $56.02 CAD / hour
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Relocity
Vancouver, BC
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School Youth Worker (12-Month Term)
PCRS General
Surrey, BC
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SIL Community Mental Health Worker
Coast Mental Health
Vancouver, BC
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Employment Counsellor
Coast Mental Health
Vancouver, BC
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Community Mental Health Worker
Coast Mental Health
Vancouver, BC
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Community Mental Health Worker
Coast Mental Health
Vancouver, BC
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Community Mental Health Worker (Maple Ridge)
Coast Mental Health
Maple Ridge, BC
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Community Mental Health Worker (Ongoing Hiring)
Coast Mental Health
Vancouver, BC

Coast Mental Health

Community Mental Health Worker

Vancouver, BC, Canada
Vancouver, BC, V6B 0K3, Canada
Vancouver, BC, V6S 0B2, Canada
Vancouver, BC, V5N 1G9, Canada

Part-time

Within 25 km of Coquitlam · About 24.4 km from the city centre

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Job details

Job type: Part-time
Posted: Aug 27, 2026

Original job description

Status: Casual

This is a casual position. As such, there is no specific or guaranteed schedule associated with the position. Shifts are offered on an as-needed basis, in accordance with operational requirements and the applicable Collective Agreement. Employees may be contacted to fill available shifts based on their availability and operational needs.

Range: $33.49 - $35.31

Location: Various locations - Supported Housing Division

Schedule: Various

Job Summary
Under the direction of the Program Manager the Community Mental Health Worker is responsible for the day to day running of the support and advocacy services, social, recreational, volunteer and food programs as well as the ensuring safety and welfare of participants in program by use of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation practices and in line with the mission, objectives and policies of Coast Mental Health.

Shift hours are: 7am - 3pm 3pm - 11pm 11pm - 7am

Required Qualifications

Diploma in Community Social Service or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience or other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work
Recent, related experience of two years
Ability to provide or obtain the following upon hire:
- Certificates in First Aid + CPR
- WHMIS
- Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Clearance

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of housing issues local and community resources
Firm understanding of harm reduction approach and its implementation in a community based setting.
Demonstrated ability in crisis de-escalation skills applied in a team setting
Demonstrated ability to work with individuals who are marginalized, under served and who may be at risk of homelessness or homeless.
Demonstrated ability working with individuals living with substance misuse issues and or an untreated mental illness.
Understanding of a trauma informed approach
Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation practices
Knowledge of program policy and procedures
Knowledge and proficiency in relevant software
Ability to work with clients living with mental illness
A good understanding of the issues related to meeting basic needs of food, clothing, shelter.
Ability to work effectively independently and in cooperation with others.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups.
Some knowledge of the criminal justice system

Why Coast

We believe in the person, not the disease
We operate client-centered care under the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation
There is a variety of work within a particular position and within the organization
We strive to be the best that we can be
We hold Exemplary Status accreditation through Accreditation Canada
We have won numerous awards for our innovative programming
We care about our employees, and believe in living our values and culture throughout the organization

***Employees of Coast must apply within seven days of the posting date with their internal account (Coast email address registered) to be considered as an internal applicant. Current Coast employees who apply to this posting using external accounts or after the 7 day deadline will be considered as external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***

Coast Mental Health is committed to creating a culture of diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.

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Responsibilities

The Community Mental Health Worker manages daily support, advocacy, and recreational programs for participants in supported housing. They ensure the safety and welfare of clients using psychosocial rehabilitation principles and trauma-informed care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a diploma in Community Social Service or equivalent and possess at least two years of recent, related experience. Required certifications include First Aid, CPR, WHMIS, and a Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Clearance.

Skills

Psychosocial rehabilitation
Crisis de-escalation
Harm reduction
Trauma informed approach
Group facilitation
Case management
Advocacy
Substance misuse support
Mental health support
Documentation
First aid
CPR
WHMIS
Communication skills

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Keywords

Community Mental Health
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Harm Reduction
Trauma Informed Care
Supported Housing
Crisis De-escalation
Social Services
Advocacy
Substance Misuse
Mental Illness
First Aid
CPR
WHMIS
Criminal Record Clearance
Group Facilitation
Homelessness Support
Case Management

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