Social Services Assistant, - Edmonton, Canada - Boyle Street Community Services

Boyle Street Community Services

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Social Services Assistant, M.A.P. (Managed Alcohol Program)

Start Date (Tentative): May 13th
, (15-week duration)

Wage:
$18.00/hour

Hours: 37.5 hours/week
"Despite great challenges we believe unhealthy cycles can be broken, new opportunities created and, through healing, health restored."

Reporting to the Program Manager of Managed Alcohol Program (MAP) the Social Services Assistant - MAP will act as a support for the other fulltime staff.

Supporting in their day-to-day client appointments, and the service delivery of the Managed Alcohol Program. This position is a full-time position with a 37.5 hour work week for 15 weeks.

The Managed Alcohol Program (MAP) is designed to support people who are consuming non-beverage alcohol (i.e., hand sanitizer) and/or whose consumption of alcohol is negatively impacting their housing status and health.

Participants are provided a daily allotment of wine, assisted with resource provision and system navigation, and participate in programming and peer groups.

"We stand with our clients, side by side, patiently and for as long as they want - a constant and consistent caring force"
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This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Grant; to be considered for this position you must meet ALL the following requirements:

be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;

- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Please note:
The availability of this position is dependent upon the confirmation of funding from Canada Summer Jobs.

Position Responsibilities

Followup on intakes with community members who would be eligible to be selected as a participant for the program
Conduct outreach within the community to meet potential new participants and inform community members and community partners about the program
Complete intakes with community members who would be eligible to be selected as a participant for the program
Educate and inform community members about the full array of services within the organization, Including cultural supports
Update staff on the progress of the program and its participants
Ensure the MAP area is a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all community members
Participate in service coordination between the various departments within Boyle Street
Ensure all client data collection and reporting are carried out in an efficient and timely manner
Assist participants in the daily operations related to brewing and program development
Help facilitate weekly peer review meetings and take detailed notes on topics
Conduct site visits with participants to external stakeholders
Assist in daily cleaning duties of the space
Maintain daily logs and progress reports
Accompany participants to appointments and advocate on their behalf
Ensure accessibility of program to participants regardless of barriers they may be facing (i.e., lack of transportation, cognitive/physical ability, etc)
Participate in cultural activities, Ceremony, and daily smudge
BSCS is more than a workplace. It is a community where everyone helps and contributes to the whole, and there is an expectation that all employees will take part in events (during the work week and occasionally during weekends and evenings). This includes fundraising campaigns, running community meals, medicine picking etc.

Qualifications

Experience of report writing is desirable
Willingness to obtain knowledge and understanding of poverty related issues, trends, and services particularly, but not limited to the urban aboriginal population is essential
Mental Resiliency and an aptitude for problem solving will be beneficial when working in an environment with challenges and risks
Meet all Canada Summer Jobs Requirements
Police Check with the Vulnerable Sector and Child and Youth Intervention Check completed within the past six months
Valid First Aid certificate or enrolled in a future course
Experience with and knowledge of Indigenous culture and ceremonies is considered an asset.

Why Work for Boyle?

All work done positively impacts the community and its members
Access to Lumino Health, including Stress & Wellness support
Employee activities and events throughout the year
Various training initiatives, and development opportunities

Boyle Street Community Services (BSCS) is a values-driven organization that believes our clients are the experts in their own life.

Your job will be to foster innovation with your team alongside our clients.

Clients, staff, and partners are vital members of the Boyle Street team, so we place emphasis on making sure that we a