Under the direction of the MHSS Supervisor the employee provides resident support services, on-site supervision, housekeeping and security for the NWT Resource Centre and Mental Health Support Services on the Mental Health Support Services floor.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Case Management:
Implements formal and informal training plans communicated by Caseworkers.
Follows direction of Primary Support Worker and/ Program Supervisor to ensure consistency and quality of service.
Offers client opportunities for growth, development, and choice of lifestyle.
Responds to crisis situations in the home while on shift, such as medical emergencies and behavioural issues.
Accompanies or assists clients to obtain transportation to a variety of activities, locations and meetings with other professionals and agencies.
Ensures clients get up for work, dressed appropriately and follows through with routine activities.
Provides advocacy services or teaches self-advocacy for clients.
Documents behavioural concerns
Works wake shift during the night
Health, Safety & Security:
Ensures clients, residents and visitors follow house rules and guidelines, i.e., fire safety, house rules, noise, non-smoking, etc.
Administers first aid and medications according to prescriptions and agency policy.
Provides personal and physical care to clients, if needed.
Ensures clients are offered a well-balanced and nutritionally sound diet
Ensures residence is in good repair, clean and hygienic – light housekeeping
Life Skills:
Assists with and teaches a variety of daily living skills.
Provides life skills support related to cooking, healthy living, safety, money management, nutrition, and housekeeping
Administration:
Completes records such as medical file, daily and monthly accounting sheets, client finances, observation booklet on clients, daily logbook, and daily communication book.
Submits incident reports in case of incidents during night shifts
Complies with The Salvation Army Policy and Procedures
Maintains first aid and CPR certification
Performs other tasks as assigned by the MHSS Supervisor
There is constant contact with clients to provide for their needs and assess their situations.
There is daily contact with employees from other departments to pass on relevant information and radio checks.
There is regular contact with the MHSS Supervisor and individual caseworkers to communicate client information.
There is also occasional contact with contracting agencies.
Emergency Services may occasionally need to be called.
Working Conditions:
The work environment can be fast paced and demanding. The need to be constantly aware of the environment and the movements and attitudes of the individual clients can be stressful. There is a potential to work with aggressive, high-risk clients in this position
There will be general housekeeping tasks required of the RCSW (sweeping, mopping, dishwashing, laundry, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation. Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
Conflict Resolution
First Aid
Verbal Judo and/or NVCI
Suicide Intervention
WHMIS
Post-Secondary Education or related experience in Social Services (One (1) to two (2) years)
Updated Immunization records
Clear Criminal Record Check
Class 5 driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:
The ability to respond appropriately, decisively, and effectively in crisis situations and in a stressful environment
Effective interpersonal communication in English both written and oral
Effective assessment, observation and recording skills
Implement policy and procedures
Ability to work within a teamwork structure though will be required to work alone
Effective interviewing skills
Understanding of: Aboriginal and Inuit Cultures: Addictions: Mental Health and other social issues
Computer skills are required
Note: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:
The successful incumbent will be required to complete/provide:
Valid Vulnerable Sector Screening
Valid First Aid certificate
WHMIS
The Salvation Army on-line certification for abuse prevention
Clear internal abuse registry check
Participate in mandatory yearly training
Hours of Work: must be available every Saturday and Sunday night 00:00 to 09:00. The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.
Published
September 20, 2024
Location
Yellowknife
Job Type
Part-time
Competition #
2024.09.19
Ministry Unit/Dept:
NWT Resource Centre
Salary Range:
22.98/hr. per CBA
Address:
4925 45th Street
Posting Expires:
2024.10.04
Applications Accepted By:
E-mail : nwt.careers@salvationarmy.ca Please no phone calls. Mail: 4925 45 St. Yellowknife NT X1A 1K6
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available