Job Description

Shift : 9 am to 3:30 pm + weekend rotation

Job summary

The support worker will provide support to detox and rehab residents (families , children and individuals) in the performance of their daily activities. The support worker will work alongside addictions counselors and other support workers.

Reports to

: Family Services Lead and GM

Duties and responsibilities

Monitor children throughout the day and ensure their welfare (in the family rehab)

Provide age-appropriate games and activities to children (in the family rehab)

Ensure play environment is kept sanitary and follow a cleaning schedule (in the family rehab)

Change diapers and make up bottles for infants (family rehab)

Support the delivery of instructional, educational and recovery activities (family and individual rehab)

Produce case notes and related documentation

Observe residents/children for any behavioral change and keep staff informed.

Collaborate with residents/children to develop a resident -centered and strength-based recovery plan

Accompany residents/children to outings and/appointments and monitor residents/children while at the outings

Provide companionship and engage in meaningful activities with residents/children

Perform light housekeeping and administrative tasks

Provide support to counsellors in various activities

Follow the rules, policies and regulations of the Detox Centre of Manitoba

Requirements and qualifications

Minimum grade 12 diploma/degree

Experience in addictions recovery would be an asset

Respectful of cultural diversity

Organized, resourceful and able to follow a schedule

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work independently and multitask

Client-oriented and friendly

Time management skill

Working knowledge of Microsoft office programs

First Aid/CPR would be an asset

Have a valid class 5 Manitoba Driver's license

Successful applicants will be subject to provide a Police Record Check/Police Vulnerable Sector Check (Winnipeg Police Service)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

The Detox Centre of Manitoba is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of the workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or their job application. Firsthand knowledge of the culture or experience working with First Nations, Inuit or Metis communities is an asset.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Vision care
Work Location: In person