Ikweskicik Iskwewak Support Worker - Saskatoon, Canada - STC URBAN 1ST NSTNS

STC URBAN 1ST NSTNS

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Saskatoon, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Position Summary

A. Direct Services and Resident Counselling

Establish a trusting, nonjudgemental rapport with relatives.
Ensure relatives will be safe and/or will have increased protection from abuse, neglect, harm, or threat of harm.
Ensure all residents' basic needs are met for the interim such as shelter, food, & basic hygiene.
Assist relatives with their most critical needs during afterhour support.
Provide information and help navigate services and opportunities available to relatives within the community.
Provide updated information and education with regard to safe health practices, life skills, conflict resolution, harm reduction, prostitution, gangs, and community resources.
Provide a positive, safe, and structured environment.
Perform other related duties as defined and assigned by the reporting Director or designate on an asandwhenrequired basis.

B. Daily Responsibilities

Actively supervise relatives who are utilizing services.
Communicate frequently with relatives to identify their needs and attend to them accordingly.
Respond appropriately in crisis situations as outlined in the procedural manual or directed by the supervisor.
Collect data for reporting purposes.
Provide verbal updates daily and accurate written reports as required to management.
Ensure the facility is clean and maintained.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding relatives at all times.
Document observations for communication with other staff.
Report to duty as scheduled by the supervisor.

Education & Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Sensitivity towards cultural differences with particular emphasis on First Nations and Metis People.
Knowledge of basic computer programs, specifically Microsoft Office and Excel.
Knowledge of Indigenous traditions and culture.
Ability to communicate and effectively interact with relatives.
Ability to identify issues of abuse which may include child sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, and physical abuse.

- "Street Smarts" and awareness of street lifestyle and its potential impact on relatives and their families.

Ability to deal with emergency situations related to health, safety, and addictions.
Ability to facilitate group workshops.
Ability to work as a team member, as well as individually.

Other Conditions:

Must be flexible and able to do Shift Work. The facility is staffed with rotational shift schedules including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Must possess a valid driver's license (class 5) and meet STC's insurance requirements as a condition of employment.
Must provide a current Canadian Criminal Record Check (CPIC) with vulnerable sector search as a condition of employment.