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Transitional Support Worker - Mental Health & Addictions
Sagamok Anishnawbek
Social Services
POSTED:
3 weeks ago
Employer:
Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation
ES Job ID:
5101
Closing Date:
December 06, 2024
Salary:
25
Duration:
Full Time
Job Description:
PERMANENT FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
8 Positions
Transitional Support Worker - Mental Health & Addictions
Salary: $25.00/hour
JOB SUMMARY
The Transitional Support Worker will work collaboratively to engage members and residents; support a range of evidence-based primary and secondary prevention adult programs and strategies to address risk factors, protective factors, and resilience; and coordinate and/or
facilitate adult and community activities and programs to promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness.
POSITION DUTIES
- Be available to support MHA clients and community members as directed.
- Ensure only authorized visitors enter the building or are on property
- Help ensure the safety of all people in the building, including service users, volunteers, fellow staff and on-site visitors
- Whenever possible de-escalate situations that may result in conflict/violence
- Help ensure the service policies and rules are followed
- Check in on people that use alcohol or other drugs to ensure they are still breathing and well, and respond to drug poisonings/overdoses, while also promoting and supporting harm reduction
- Conduct safety checks at designated times throughout the building interior (including common areas, sleeping area, bathrooms etc)
- Conduct safety checks at designated times on property outside of the building (including the parking lot, smoking area, outside the entrances and exits, and along the back of the building)
- Circulate regularly throughout the interior of the building to appropriately engage with residence guests
- Attend to immediate needs of guests such as answering requests for information or providing hygiene supplies
- Assist with planning, facilitating and/or coordinating a range of evidence-based primary prevention workshops, activities, programs and/or presentations for adults, parents and the community using appropriate resources and technology.
- Assist with planning, facilitating and/or coordinating adult and community focused workshops and/or programs to share and transfer Anishinaabe traditional knowledge and/or practices.
- Due to the changing nature of work and the work to be done, the job specifications may be changed or altered as required.
8 Positions
Transitional Support Worker - Mental Health & Addictions
Salary: $25.00/hour
JOB SUMMARY
The Transitional Support Worker will work collaboratively to engage members and residents; support a range of evidence-based primary and secondary prevention adult programs and strategies to address risk factors, protective factors, and resilience; and coordinate and/or
facilitate adult and community activities and programs to promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness.
POSITION DUTIES
- Be available to support MHA clients and community members as directed.
- Ensure only authorized visitors enter the building or are on property
- Help ensure the safety of all people in the building, including service users, volunteers, fellow staff and on-site visitors
- Whenever possible de-escalate situations that may result in conflict/violence
- Help ensure the service policies and rules are followed
- Check in on people that use alcohol or other drugs to ensure they are still breathing and well, and respond to drug poisonings/overdoses, while also promoting and supporting harm reduction
- Conduct safety checks at designated times throughout the building interior (including common areas, sleeping area, bathrooms etc)
- Conduct safety checks at designated times on property outside of the building (including the parking lot, smoking area, outside the entrances and exits, and along the back of the building)
- Circulate regularly throughout the interior of the building to appropriately engage with residence guests
- Attend to immediate needs of guests such as answering requests for information or providing hygiene supplies
- Assist with planning, facilitating and/or coordinating a range of evidence-based primary prevention workshops, activities, programs and/or presentations for adults, parents and the community using appropriate resources and technology.
- Assist with planning, facilitating and/or coordinating adult and community focused workshops and/or programs to share and transfer Anishinaabe traditional knowledge and/or practices.
- Due to the changing nature of work and the work to be done, the job specifications may be changed or altered as required.
Required Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the field of MHA or working in a similar supportive role preferred.
- Life Skills Coaching Certificate an asset.
- Knowledge of and respect for Anishinaabe values, teachings, culture, and traditions is of critical importance.
- The ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin will be considered a definite asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, and electronic email.
- Experience in the field of MHA or working in a similar supportive role preferred.
- Life Skills Coaching Certificate an asset.
- Knowledge of and respect for Anishinaabe values, teachings, culture, and traditions is of critical importance.
- The ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin will be considered a definite asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, and electronic email.
Requirements:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Preference will be given to a member or resident of Sagamok Anishnawbek.
- Hold or willing to secure, CPR and First Aid Certificate.
- Valid driver's license and vehicle for on-the-job use.
- Able to work flexible hours on short notice.
- Sign and comply with an annual Oath of Confidentiality.
- Must provide a Criminal Records Check prior to commencing employment.
- Preference will be given to a member or resident of Sagamok Anishnawbek.
- Hold or willing to secure, CPR and First Aid Certificate.
- Valid driver's license and vehicle for on-the-job use.
- Able to work flexible hours on short notice.
- Sign and comply with an annual Oath of Confidentiality.
- Must provide a Criminal Records Check prior to commencing employment.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter, resumé, credentials, and three work related References (email addresses) through the Online BambooHR process or mail to:
Attn: Human Resources
Sagamok Anishnawbek, P.O. Box 2230, Sagamok, Ontario, P0P 2L0
Fax: (705) 865-3307
By: Until Filled
BambooHR Link: https://sagamokanishnawbek.bamboohr.com/careers/150
FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE CONTACT: [email protected]
Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Self-Identification is encouraged.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Attn: Human Resources
Sagamok Anishnawbek, P.O. Box 2230, Sagamok, Ontario, P0P 2L0
Fax: (705) 865-3307
By: Until Filled
BambooHR Link: https://sagamokanishnawbek.bamboohr.com/careers/150
FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE CONTACT: [email protected]
Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Self-Identification is encouraged.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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