Community Support Assistant Tft - Thunder Bay, Canada - St Joseph's Care Group

St Joseph's Care Group

Verified Company

Thunder Bay, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Bargaining Unit:
OPSEU Para

Status:
Full Time TEMPORARY

Department:
Program for Community Recovery

Site:
Dawson Lodge

Shifts:
Days/Evenings/Nights including weekends (12 hour rotation)

Rate of Pay:
$ $23.56

per hour
The Community Support Assistant (CSA) will provide supportive services to clients residing at St. Joseph's Care Group under the Home for Good Provincial Housing Initiative partnership located on Dawson Road. This position works in conjunction with the multidisciplinary treatment teams. The CSA will provide ongoing, non-judgemental support and encouragement to marginalized individuals struggling with mental health, addictions and homelessness.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Community Support Assistant training program or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Addiction/mental health training and previous work experience in an addictions/mental health field
Current Standard First Aid certificate
Working knowledge of principles of psychosocial rehabilitation
Should possess an awareness and understanding of addictions and be familiar with the recovery process

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, coworkers, and SJCG staff
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Sound judgment, good problem solving skills, effective interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy and sensitivity to clients, family members and other service providers
Basic computer skills
Demonstrated regular attendance at work

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Required to work flexible hours and rotating shifts
Standard First Aid and Heartsaver Plus Certification
Valid class G driver's license and adequate insurance
This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.

_St. Joseph's Care Group is committed to providing high quality client-centred care by building a respectful and inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. Individuals who speak a second language including French, Finnish, Italian, Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, etc. are encouraged to apply. _

_Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process._
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