Our House Client Support Worker - Casual

Job Title: Client Support Worker Casual – Our House

Job Type: Casual (no guaranteed hours)

Location: 94-15th Street East, Prince Albert, SK

Reports To: Our House Supervisor

About the YWCA: YWCA Prince Albert is a friendly and rewarding place to work. There are many opportunities for advancement for hard-working, positive, team-oriented people.

Responsibilities:

YWCA Prince Albert’s Our House Supportive Recovery Centre is home to three distinct programs serving specifically: Women in Crisis, individuals living with persistent mental health and addiction experiences, and people seeking haven while in pre and post in-patient substance abuse treatment. All three programs have their own distinct space but operate in synch to create a community where people gain a sense of belonging and purpose.

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. Client Support Workers work flexible hours and must be available occasionally for “non – social” hours. (Weekends, stat holidays and evenings).

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education ex. 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;
• Mental Health First Aid or willingness to attain certification;
• Good communication skills, written and oral;
• Understanding and awareness of First Nations culture;
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team;
• Demonstrate a pro-active approach, flexibility, tolerance, perseverance and competence;
• Understanding and use of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery values and practices;
• Experience in working with people with mental health, substance misuse and/or cognitive disabilities;
• Good time management skills;
• Must pass YWCA Security Clearance (includes VSC)

Remuneration:  $22.62

YWCA additional Benefits:

• Professional development opportunities

Duties:

• Provide culturally sensitive outreach, case management, counselling 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 facilitate groups in areas such as life skills, health teaching, social/leisure/recreational etc.;
• Ensure appropriate records are completed and maintained, such as contact notes, incident reports, etc.;
• Participate in staff training – First Aid/CPR, PART, ASIST, MHFA, 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, walk through, lock checks, etc.;
• Shopping, prepare meals;
• Have knowledge of Mental Health First Aid and provide appropriate professional responses to residents disclosing thought 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.

Posting Closes January 9th, 2025

*All applicants must reside in Saskatchewan.

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