Job Description

SASHA Supportive Living

has an opening for

Weekday

Overnight

Client Support Worker

to support mental health clients in a 24 hour residential program. SASHA is currently hiring for weekday shifts. Successful applicants will be

required to work overnight shifts from 12:00am - 8:00am. These are awake shifts.

Candidates require a clear criminal record check including the vulnerable sector issued within the last 6 months. Employment cannot commence until this has been submitted.

A valid Class 5 Driver's License is required and a 3-year Driver's Abstract must be submitted prior to hire. A clear Criminal Record Check including the Vulnerable Sector is also required prior to start date.

Duties include:

Client support with daily living skills, community integration, recreation, residential living, and individual goal achievement Assess and assist clients in managing symptoms through redirection, medication management, education, communication through verbal and written reporting Monitor medication compliance, provide reminders, assess and document compliance, report concerns to the Case Manager Assess and support client's personal care routine, nutrition and meal preparation, laundry and basic household maintenance Direct interaction and rapport building with clients in a variety of situations Crisis management and interacting with clients or community resources such as EMS in a fast paced or stressful situation. Manage and complete daily cleaning of the homes to meet CAC, Licensing, and OHS requirements.

Education:

Some college/university education in related field, Experience in mental health/group homes an asset, Additional training is available upon commencement.

Southern Alberta Self-Help Association (SASHA)

is a non-profit community organization that promotes the independence of adults with mental illness by means of supportive housing, programs, and activities. SASHA operates out of 3 group homes in Lethbridge which are recovery focused, teaching/encouraging independent living skills, and participants have required programming.

SASHA is licensed through Accommodation Standards and Continuing Care Licensing as well as Accredited through the Canadian Accreditation Council (CAC).

Send resume to:

Cheyenne Smith, Program Supervisor

cheyenne@sashasupports.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.50-$18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress
Application question(s):

Can you provide a clear 3-year Driver's Abstract?
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person