Client Support Worker - Jobs in Prince Albert, SK

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YWCA Prince Albert t. 306-763-85711895 Central Avenue f. 306-763-8165Prince Albert, SK S6V 4W8 www.ywcaprincealbert.caJob Description Job Title: Client Support Worker – Our House Job Type: Part - time Hourly (Guaranteed 32 hours per week)Location: 94-15th Street East, Prince Albert, SKReports To: Our House Supervisor/ManagerAbout the YWCA: YWCA Prince Albert is a friendly and rewarding place to work. There areMany opportunities for advancement for hard-working, positive, team- oriented people.Responsibilities: Client Support Workers are members of the Our House team and work together to provide supports for clients/residents in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner. Client Support Workers work flexible hours and must be available occasionally for “non-social” hours.(Weekends, stat holidays and evenings).Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education ex. Rehabilitation Worker, Disability Support

Worker, partial university or other relevant training and experience in the human services field and/or lived experience in Mental Health/Addiction recovery;

• Valid driver’s license;
• Mental Health First Aid or willingness to attain certification;
• Understanding and awareness of First Nations culture;
• 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;
• Experience in working with people with mental health, substance misuse and/or cognitive disabilities;
• Excellent time management skills

“Empowering Individuals, Families, and Communities to Achieve Overall Wellbeing.”

• Must pass YWCA Security Clearance (includes VSC);

Remuneration: TBAYWCA additional Benefits:

• Paid vacation days
• Paid sick time
• Benefit packages (life insurance, health, dental, LTD); Employee pays portion
• 5% matching pension plan
• Professional development opportunities

Duties:

• A primary shared caseload of four to six clients and shared responsibility with a team for all other clients in Our House;
• 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;
• 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 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, walk through, lock checks etc.;
• Prepare meals;
• Have knowledge of Mental Health First Aid and provide appropriate, professional responses to residents disclosing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, hallucinations, delusions or other symptoms;
• Other duties as may be assigned by management;

Probation: All YWCA Prince Albert positions contain a three-month probation period.“Empowering Individuals, Families, and Communities to Achieve Overall Wellbeing.”Job Types: Permanent, Part-timePart-time hours: 32 per weekSalary: From $21.42 per hourBenefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Application deadline: 2022-09-26Quick Apply

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