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Qualifications:Valid drivers license
Must pass Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
Mental Health First Aid/willingness to get
Proof of vaccinations required
Good communication skills, written and oral
Ability to work independently as well as with a team
Demonstrate a pro-active approach, flexibility, tolerance, perseverance and competence.
Understanding and use of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery values and practices
Post-secondary education i.e. Rehabilitation Worker, Disability Support Worker, partial university or other relevant training and experience in the human services field and/or Lived experience in the area of Mental Health/Addiction recovery
Experience in working with people with mental health, substance misuse and/or cognitive disabilities
Good time management skills
Duties and Responsibilities:
A primary shared caseload of four to six clients and shared responsibility with a team for all other clients in Homeward Bound;
Provide culturally sensitive outreach, case management, counselling and other needed services to clients;
Assist residents/ clients in skills of daily living.
Assist residents/ clients in the management of medication.
Assist residents with cigarette plans.
Organize and participate in recreational activities.
Organize and conduct groups in areas such as life skills, health teaching, social/leisure/recreational etc.
Provide assistance with transportation to and from Food Bank, grocery shopping (one on one, group outing), and other shopping.
Ensure appropriate records are completed and maintained, such as contact notes, incident reports, etc.
Participate in staff training - First Aid/CPR, PART, MHFA, ASIST, and in-service education.
Be willing and able to provide First Aid/CPR.
Attend staff meetings and staff planning/team meetings as required.
Any other duties as requested by management.
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Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Social Service Worker (SSW) Diploma
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Cultural Awareness Training
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Type of Community or Social Service
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
- Services for the homeless
Specific Skills
- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Implement life skills workshops
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
Ability to Supervise
- More than 20 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Aboriginal groups
- Culturally diverse groups
- Street population
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
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