Job Description

Your Opportunity:
We are looking for individuals passionate about supporting clients and their families through moderate to severe addictions and mental health treatment streams. This position will provide one-to-one and group support to clients and families of addiction and mental health services, according to the client's individual service plan and/or treatment plan. Using a client-centered approach, service will be provided in a variety of community settings, providing support and assistance to promote higher functioning, including social, physical, and emotional well-being, while fostering self-determination and independence. You will demonstrate the ability to take initiative, work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, and have exemplary communication and conflict resolution skills. Please note that the position you are interviewing for/being offered has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. Candidates who accept an offer of employment for this position will transition to Recovery Alberta. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.
Description:
As a Mental Health Aide, you will work as a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team to provide a welcoming and safe care environment. You will assist in the provision of direct patient/client care as delegated in a person-centered, recovery oriented and safe manner. In this position, you will assist and / or promote independence to patients/clients in completing activities of daily living as well as assisting other health professionals with providing treatments and observing and reporting relevant patient/client information to professional staff. You will assist new patients/clients and families with orientation, and assist in the general support of the work area.

Transition Company:

Recovery Alberta

Classification:

Mental Health Aide

Union:

AUPE AUX

Unit and Program:

Step Up Step Down

Primary Location:

Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Multisite

FTE:

0.86

Posting End Date:

08-SEP-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

18-SEP-2025

Hours per Shift:

11.08

Length of Shift in weeks:

4

Shifts per cycle:

12

Shift Pattern:

Days, Nights, Weekends

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$22.67

Maximum Salary:

$26.43

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12. A combination of education and experience satisfactory to the employer will also be considered.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Two years' experience, within the last four years, with the Child and Youth Population

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in non-violent crisis intervention is an asset. Mental Health First Aid is considered an asset.