Job Order Detail

Description

Reports to: Our House Supervisor/Manager

Responsibilities: Client Support Workers are members of the Our House team and work together to provide support for clients/residents in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner.

Qualifications
Post-Secondary Education/relevant training & experience in the Human Services field.
Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's Licence;
Excellent written & oral skills;
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
Demonstrate a proactive approach, flexibility, tolerance, perseverance and competence;
Understanding and use of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recover values and practices;
Understanding and Awareness of First Nations culture;
Experience in working with people with mental health, substance misuse and/or cognitive disabilities;
Must pass VSC & Criminal Record Check;

Duties:
A primary shared caseload of four to six clients and shared responsibility with a team for all other clients in Our House;
Provide culturally sensitive outreach, case management, counselling and other needed services to clients;
Assist residents/clients in skills of daily living;
Assist residents/clients in the management of medication;
Transporting Clients;
Participate in staff training and learning opportunities;
Be willing and able to provide First Aid/CPR;
Attend staff meetings/team meetings as required;
Assist in ensuring the safety and security of the building;
Other duties as may be assigned;

All YWCA Prince Albert positions contain a three month probation period.