Outreach - Encampment Team - Calgary, Canada - Alpha House Society

Alpha House Society

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Base Salary start:
$49,300

Position Summary:

Alpha House's Encampment Team is a mobile response program.

The main activities of the program include locating, connecting, and providing supports to individuals and couples who rough sleep and are either unconnected to the Shelter system or are infrequent users.

The primary goal is to support individuals with experiences of chronic homelessness who rough sleep to obtain and maintain housing stability through two main routes.

This position entails a great deal of driving as well as working in rough terrain, through all weather conditions, both in the daylight and dark.

Responsibilities:

Act in a professional, nonjudgmental, empathetic and caring manner with clients, treating them with dignity and respect
Conduct community sweeps, engage with clients, who may not otherwise seek out services, in campsites, in the bushes and other out of the way areas
Using independent thinking and sound decision making, assist clients in meeting their needs, especially in inclement weather
Advocating on behalf of the client and working with partner agencies, both in social services and housing
Daily driving of an Agency Van, transporting clients when appropriate.
Provides immediate response to distress or crisis situations
Conduct and complete housing assessments with clients (NSQ's)
Provides an ethical, efficient and responsible with staff and clients alike
Provides support services (as required), to clients who present a unique and often different set of values, behaviors and challenges.
Role model Alpha House's value's and be a positive ambassador when interacting with the public, partners and businesses
Provides educational sessions as requested as well as liaising with community partners
Conduct administrative tasks including preparing reports, case notes and daily stats
Works a part of collaborative team in support of each other and the agencies mission, including assisting in training new staff
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and the ability to reference them from appropriate sources
Ensures compliance with all regulatory standards (Act, Laws and Policies) including but not limited to maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Required Qualifications

A 2year Diploma or a Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Health Sciences or related from a publicly funded post secondary educational institution. Those in progress may be considered
1year experience with conducting client assessments and/or case management
Experience in Crisis Counseling and/or Outreach work, working with vulnerable populations and a desire to work with socially disadvantaged people
An understanding of addictions including: withdrawal management, harm reduction, stages of change, trauma informedcare, crisis management and crisis counseling, and impact of mental health issues.
Must be tolerant, nonjudgmental with a high degree of compassion and empathy towards the homeless and those struggling with addictions and or mental health
Proven crisis management, problem solving skills, rapportbuilding and advocacy skills
Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate showing respect and dignity as well as with discretion and maintain confidentiality of clients
Team player with strong oral and written English communication skills
Resourceful and knowledge of Community Development.
Understanding of issues related to mental health and addictions
An open, accepting attitude with the ability to read situations and respond appropriately
An understanding and appreciation of the Protection of Persons in Care Act

Position Requirements

Provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID
Steeltoed foot wear
Class 5 drivers license (nonGDL) and willingness and ability to obtain a Class 4 within 45 days
Be able to physically assist clients from prone to sitting or standing, and vice versa;
Be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, as well as hiking through rough terrain
Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Search, valid within the last six months, that does not contain any results material to the position
FOIP Certification

- "It's your Move" training, or equivalent Patient Lift training