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

Description

Job Description

COMMUNITY SUPPORT ASSISTANT

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: $ $28.53 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, co-workers, 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.

Offers of employment made to external candidates are conditional upon providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination as per the or proof of valid medical exemption, prior to the offered effective date. If proof of vaccination or valid medical exemption is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded.