Community Support Worker: Overnight Asleep - London, Canada - Teen Challenge Canada

Teen Challenge Canada

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London, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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Note: This is a part-time position directly reporting to the Centre Director; pay rate as agreed, based on experience, expertise, and applicable education.

The primary responsibility of the Community Support Worker is to provide support to the students at Teen Challenge Canada.

The incumbent works with the students in all areas of personal development, growth, life skills, as well as social and spiritual activities to enable the student to attain his/her full potential.

Responsibilities include:

promoting an environment that is supportive, nurturing, healthy and safe, while helping to ensure that the physical needs of students are met.

Responsible for routine nightly checks, shift reports, incident reports, and all other documentation as required.

WHO WE ARE
Teen Challenge Canada Inc.

operates 12-month in-residence alcohol and drug addiction rehabilitation programs, for adults 18+ years, with centres located in Alberta, Atlantic Canada, Saskatchewan and Ontario.

We offer help and hope to those struggling with alcoholism and/or addiction to other drugs through a proven faith-based program.

Those struggling with addiction, their family and friends, begin their restoration at Teen Challenge.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the security and safety of the students and overall premises
Conduct routine hourly checks on students, quickly resolving any issues and meeting the needs of students as required
Assist with students' daily morning routines
Administer medication to students in accordance with established policies
Maintain a safe, clean and harmonious environment for students and staff
Willingness and ability to work in a manner that aligns with the mission, vision, and core values of Teen Challenge Canada
Promote an environment and program that is both supportive and nurturing
Demonstrate an understanding of the psychological and social dynamics of working with students coping with addictions
Support the efforts to promote the students' spiritual needs by way of demonstrated interest and participation in program activities where necessary
Effectively communicate with students and program team members to ensure coordinated and consistent approaches to students are applied
Endeavour to develop strong positive rapport with both staff and students
Ensure the accuracy of shift reports, incident reports, and other pertinent documentation as necessary
Responsible for assisting with any type of student and facility emergencies that may arise during the shift