Single Ils Worker - Sherwood Park, Canada - Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services

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Sherwood Park, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Your Opportunity:

As a Single Independent Living Support Worker (ILS) you will be part of an interdisciplinary team, assisting clients to develop and maintain skills as identified in the treatment plan associated with living independently in the community.

The ILS worker will be working under the direction of a health care professional (e.g. Mental Health Therapist, Nurse, Psychiatrist) with individuals in the community who are experiencing addictions and mental health problems.

The ILS worker assists the designated health care professional (HCP) with the implementation of the client's treatment plan by providing goal oriented independently living supports.

The ILS worker relays factual, timely information to the HCP which assists in the evaluation and refinement of the overall treatment plan.

This position will support the Addiction & Mental Health Adult programs in Sherwood Park and Fort Saskatchewan.

Description:

As a Single Independent Living Support (ILS) worker, you will be part of an interprofessional team, assisting patients (client, resident) to develop and maintain skills as identified in the care plan, associated with living independently in the community.

You will provide support with preventative health care, health maintenance, quality of life, life skills coaching and connect patients to appropriate community supports.

You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Classification: Single ILS Worker
Union: AUPE GSS
Unit and Program: Sherwood Park Adult Addiction & Mental Health Clinic
Primary Location: Strathcona Community Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.

40

Posting End Date: 21-AUG-2023

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 31-AUG-2023

Temporary End Date: 04-MAR-2024

Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 4
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $22.46
Maximum Salary: $26.20
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Two years' experience working with persons with addiction and mental health concerns. CPR Basic Life Support. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. Experience working in a community based setting. Experience with an Electronic Medical Record.

Preferred Qualifications:

Social Work diploma or Mental health aide certificate preferred. Equivalencies will be considered.