Overview
Support Worker II, Full-time Nights, Contract – Balwin Place Jobs in Edmonton at George Spady Society
George Spady Society
The George Spady Society is recognized as a leader in the development and delivery of effective services for the care, treatment, and support of individuals with substance-related disorders and dual diagnoses. People who come to us find dignity, hope and healing as they set a new path towards health and well-being. George Spady Society provides a continuum of support services supporting people with complex life circumstances associated with substance-related and concurrent disorders and homelessness, empowering them to improve their lives through client-centered, evidence-based best practices.
Description of Duties and Responsibilities
The Support Worker II will work all shifts including weekends, evenings, and overnights. Their role will involve ensuring the basic rules are followed by participants through utilization of strategies in a person-centered manner and being proactive in ensuring that the building is a safe, secure environment. The Support Workers will follow and implement the policies and procedures of the multi-disciplinary team and will follow the direction of the on-duty Shift Supervisor.
Support Workers will provide support, advocacy and information support to the residents. They will sensitively and appropriately assist residents meet their personal care needs to a high standard, including assistance with laundry, and preparing meals.
The Support Worker IIs will work with management to facilitate procedure improvement and will ensure good communication between teams, as well as implementation of new procedures to reflect the dynamic nature of the program and the needs of the participants.
The Support Worker II will assist residents take any prescribed medicine, complying with all medicine policies, including storage, administering and record keeping.
The Support Workers II will enable residents to achieve independence as far as possible in all areas of their life by providing appropriate information, opportunity, training and support. They will help residents to identify and choose their support needs. They will also assist in implementing and reviewing care plans.
Other duties include:
Record and update client information daily in FYI database
Attend training as necessary
Attend staff meetings
Complete home inspections, hourly rounds, QOL surveys, and other tasks, as required by the program
Position Requirements
The successful candidates will ideally have a degree or diploma in a Human Services field with a minimum of 1 year of direct experience in working in a residential setting. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
An open, accepting and non-judgmental attitude with an ability to build rapport with clients and staff
Experience working with people with complex life circumstances associated with substance-related disorders, mental health issues, mobility issues and homelessness
Basic understanding of harm reduction principles based on dignity, hope and healing as individuals move forward towards improved health and well-being
Demonstrates understanding of the addictions field
Knowledge of referrals resources
Understanding of inner city issues
Understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada
A personal vehicle with $2 million liability insurance and the ability to transport clients, as deemed necessary
Hours of Work: Nights, weekends, 12-hour shifts, 4 on, 4 off rotation
George Spady Society thanks all applicants for their interest, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer: George Spady Society is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse team benefits and enriches our work and is essential to our operational excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to confidentially self-identify at time of application should you wish to. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months
Pay: From $46,065.03 per year
Benefits:
Casual dress
Employee assistance program
On-site parking
Paid time off
Flexible Language Requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
Do you have a basic understanding of harm reduction principles?
Education:
Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
supportive care: 1 year (preferred)
addictions field: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
First Aid, CPR, AED Certification (required)
Drivers License (preferred)
Police with Vulnerable Sector Check (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-04-24
Expected start date: 2024-05-06
Title: Support Worker II, Full-time Nights, Contract – Balwin Place
Company: George Spady Society
Location: Edmonton
