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Housing Support Workers are a part of a team providing services in a community based setting working with adults who have experienced chronic homelessness.
Duties and responsibilities include assisting members in the skills of daily living, medication management & the delivery/facilitation of Managed Alcohol & conducting groups in life skills & health teachings. The Support Worker must act as a positive role model to members & treat everyone with fairness, honesty & respect.
Support Workers must be willing & able to provide First Aid/CPR. They must be able to take a proactive approach & provide appropriate responses to members disclosing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, hallucinations, delusions or other symptoms & challenging behaviors. The qualifications: a combination of relevant education & work experience in the human services field. Must possess a valid drivers license. Hours of work are Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00. Email kgiles@phoenixregina.com if you would like a complete job description. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Type of Community or Social Service
- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
- Services for the homeless
Specific Skills
- Implement life skills workshops
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
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