Job Description

Job Type:

Part-Time (Guaranteed 20 Hours a week)

Reports To:

Our House Supervisor/Manager

Remuneration:

$23.08 per hour

Schedule:

4pm to 12am 4 days on 4 days off

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.

Qualifications:

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; Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's Licence; Posses reliable transportation; Mental Health First Aid or willingness to attain certification; Good written and oral communication skills; Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; Demonstrate a pro - active approach, flexibility, tolerance, perseverance and competence; Understanding and use of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recover values and practices; Understanding and awareness of First Nations culture; Experience in working with people with mental health, substance misuse and/or cognitive disabilities; Excellent time management skills; Must pass YWCA Security Clearance (includes VSC);

YWCA 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, 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 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.