Safe Bed Worker - Greater Sudbury, Canada - Health Sciences North

Health Sciences North
Health Sciences North
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Greater Sudbury, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Description

Safe Bed Worker:

Competition #

2518

Job Title

Safe Bed Worker

Department

Withdrawal Management Services & Safe Beds

Status

Permanent

Work Type

Part-time

Affiliation

ONA Paramedical

Shift Assignment

As assigned

Bilingualism Required

Yes

Police Check Requirement

Vulnerable Sector Check

Site

Withdrawal Management Service ONA Paramedical

Salary Information

$ $31.32

Application Closing Date

March 1, 2023


KEY FUNCTION:


Divert persons in a mental health and/or addictions crisis from incarceration and the justice system and unnecessary hospitalization by providing voluntary community crisis accommodation and support.

Provide support to the safe bed program, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team at withdrawal management services.


REPORTING:

Under the general direction of the Manager, Addiction Services & Safe Bed Program.


DUTIES:


  • Deescalate and stabilize initial crisis, and connect clients with the services and support they need to enable stable community living that address long term health and wellbeing.
  • Assist in searching for temporary housing and provision of basic living needs (e.g. food, clothing, personal care).
  • Provide a safe, supportive environment to allow for psychological stabilization and management of the mental health symptoms/crisis situation.
  • Provide mental health and addictions related support services, including crisis support, supportive counselling, information, referrals to ongoing treatment, and rehabilitation and support services.
  • Assist with selfsufficiency in daily living skills (e.g. cooking/kitchen duties, housekeeping, hygiene) as required.
  • Instruct and guide patients through recommended treatment and activity programs both individually and in groups.
  • Provide program development and facilitation of groups including withdrawal management services and ensure daily schedule/routine is followed.
  • Advocate, refer and determine linkages to communitybased services and support including income support, supportive housing, peer support, vocational support, legal services, physical healthcare, mental health/addictions services, counselling services, and others as required/appropriate.
  • Follow HSN's Addictions Services policies/procedures as related to client medications.
  • Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
  • Determine and align improvement projects with HSN's Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
  • Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
  • Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
  • Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:


  • Minimum of a two (2) year Diploma in a Health or Social Services field, from an accredited college.
  • Certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), First Aid, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) is required.
  • Successful completion of GAIN Q3 MI course is preferred.
  • Ministry of Labour "Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps" training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE:


  • Minimum of two (2) years' experience working in a social service, and/or criminal justice system and/or addictions setting within a health care environment.
  • Recent experience in program development and group facilitation is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:


  • Demonstrated program development and maintenance skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of group based facilitation (e.g. life skills, coping).
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation
  • Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean methodology for process improvement.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
  • Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
  • Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to organize and prioritize as required.
  • Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the safety of coworkers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:


  • Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
  • Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and patients.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform with mínimal supervision; to prioritize duties.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
  • Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential a
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