Intake and Outreach Worker - Winnipeg, Canada - Behavioural Health Foundation Inc.

Behavioural Health Foundation Inc.

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Overview:

Duties:

Assist in performing initial assessments including the writing of Social Histories, Interpretive Summaries and treatment plans as assigned.
Facilitate orientation meetings with residents' named support persons and encourage participation in treatment processes.
Utilize the Centralized Intake Screening tool to properly assess clients for the most suitable treatment options.
Liaise with other addiction agencies in order to provide current information regarding BHF programs.
Screen and conduct inperson interviews for prospective members of BHF treatment programs.
Liaise with referring workers in arranging intakes.
Transport prospective program participants to the appropriate facility for tours and intake as required.
Participate in and lead outreach groups in a manner that promotes therapeutic community concepts.
Provide support as appropriate for program members past or present and ensure involvement is documented.
Provide ongoing support to BHF clients in the River Point Centre housing unit and document any involvement.
Possess working knowledge of and refer residents to appropriate community resources.
Engage with community members to provide information and resources
Collaborate with team members to develop outreach strategies

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited Community College or University with major course work in Behavioural or Social Sciences with two years experience in a residential setting or demonstrate an extraordinary ability complimented by life experience and other training that will allow the performance of duties.
Must have excellent communication skills necessary to facilitate documentation, report writing, and program promotion.
Exceptional interviewing and crisis counselling skills.
Possess knowledge of addiction issues and treatment methodologies.
Ability to facilitate seminar sessions using a variety of teaching modalities to engage participants and foster learning.
Able to work with mínimal supervision and exercise mature judgment.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Must be selfmotivated and well organized.
Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous history, culture, practices, customs, and beliefs.
Public speaking skills are a plus