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- Submits incident reports in case of incidents during night shifts
- Complies with The Salvation Army Policy and Procedures
- Maintains first aid and CPR certification
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- First Aid
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- Clear Criminal Record Check
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- Effective interpersonal communication in English both written and oral
- Effective assessment, observation and recording skills
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- Computer skills are required
- Valid Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Valid First Aid certificate
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- The Salvation Army on-line certification for abuse prevention
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Support Worker- Mental Health Support Services - Yellowknife, Canada - Salvation Army
Description
Description
Under the direction of the MHSS Supervisor the employee provides resident support services, on-site supervision, housekeeping and security for the NWT Resource Centre and Mental Health Support Services on the Mental Health Support Services floor.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Case Management:· Implements formal and informal training plans communicated by Caseworkers.
· Follows direction of Primary Support Worker and/ Program Supervisor to ensure consistency and quality of service.
· Offers client opportunities for growth, development, and choice of lifestyle.
· Responds to crisis situations in the home while on shift, such as medical emergencies and behavioural issues.
· Accompanies or assists clients to obtain transportation to a variety of activities, locations and meetings with other professionals and agencies.
· Ensures clients get up for work, dressed appropriately and follows through with routine activities.
· Provides advocacy services or teaches self-advocacy for clients.
· Documents behavioural concerns
· Works wake shift during the night
Health, Safety & Security:
· Ensures clients, residents and visitors follow house rules and guidelines, i.e., fire safety, house rules, noise, non-smoking, etc.
· Administers first aid and medications according to prescriptions and agency policy.
· Provides personal and physical care to clients, if needed.
· Ensures clients are offered a well-balanced and nutritionally sound diet
· Ensures residence is in good repair, clean and hygienic - light housekeeping
Life Skills:
· Assists with and teaches a variety of daily living skills.
Provides life skills support related to cooking, healthy living, safety, money management, nutrition, and housekeeping
Administration:
Critical Relationship Management:
Internal / External relationships:
· There is constant contact with clients to provide for their needs and assess their situations.
· There is daily contact with employees from other departments to pass on relevant information and radio checks.
· There is regular contact with the MHSS Supervisor and individual caseworkers to communicate client information.
· There is also occasional contact with contracting agencies.
· Emergency Services may occasionally need to be called.
Working Conditions:
· The work environment can be fast paced and demanding. The need to be constantly aware of the environment and the movements and attitudes of the individual clients can be stressful. There is a potential to work with aggressive, high-risk clients in this position
· There will be general housekeeping tasks required of the RCSW (sweeping, mopping, dishwashing, laundry, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:
Note: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:
The successful incumbent will be required to complete/provide:
The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.
