Job Order Detail

Description

Reports To: Our House Manager

Responsibilities: Client Support Workers are members of the Our House team and work together to provide support for clients/residents in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner.

Duties:
Provide culturally sensitive outreach, case management, counseling, and other needed services to clients;
Assist residents/clients in skills of daily living;
Assist residents/clients in the management of medication;
Organize and participate in recreational activities;
Organize and conduct groups in areas such as life skills, health teaching, social/leisure/recreational, etc.;
Assist with transportation to and from the 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;
Assist in ensuring the safety and security of the Our House building as may be required ex. Monitor cameras, walkthrough, lock checks, etc.;
Prepare meals;
Have knowledge of Mental Health First Aid and provide appropriate, professional responses to residents disclosing
All other duties as requested
Probation: All YWCA Prince Albert positions contain a three-month probation period.

Qualifications:
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;
Must have a Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan driver's license;
Those without a Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License need not apply;
Posses reliable transportation;