Aakom-Kiyii Health Services - Wellness Monitor

UpSourced HR; Brocket; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Wellness Monitor to provide essential support in a harm reduction shelter. This part-time role involves engaging with participants, conducting safety checks, and facilitating access to community resources. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to serving vulnerable populations. With a focus on trauma-informed care, you will play a crucial role in fostering a safe and supportive environment. Join a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact in the community while embracing cultural knowledge and collaborative practices.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable populations is essential.
• Knowledge in mental health or counseling is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Complete intake processes and monitor general activities.
• Provide transportation and assist participants in Traditional healing.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

De-escalation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Knowledge of Piikani/Blackfoot Culture

Education

Post-secondary Diploma or Certificate

Tools

MS Office

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Aakom-Kiyii Health Services - Wellness Monitor

Aakom-Kiyii Health Services - Wellness Monitor

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The Wellness Monitor (part-time) works out of the 24-hour harm reduction shelter. The Wellness Monitor will be the first point of contact for services and will help participants understand local resources and community supports available. The Wellness Monitor will provide perimeter safety checks and participant wellness checks. The Wellness Monitor will build rapport with participants to assess the type of referrals necessary. The Wellness Monitor supervises building security while delivering compassionate and empathetic services to all participants through a trauma-informed lens and person-centered approach.

Role and Responsibilities Duties

• Complete intake processes
  
• Monitor general activities and cultural events
  
• Complete perimeter checks (AMW buildings/property)
  
• Remove debris including drug paraphilia, waste, and snow from walkways
  
• Provide transportation as needed
  
• Complete breathing rounds
  
• Housekeeping (cooking and cleaning)
  
• Chart and report on client activities daily
  
• Participate in daily debriefing at shift change
  
• Assist participants in Traditional healing as requested
  
• Confidentially offering transparent support - only high clearance access to client file notes/info (Program Leader/Manager).
  
  
  

RequirementsKnowledge Skills and Abilities

• Reliable, compassionate, and works collaboratively within a team environment.
  
• Organized, time focused, takes initiative
  
• Medium level of verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Knowledge of Piikani/Blackfoot Culture and Language is an asset
  
• Manage participant relationships
  
• Sound knowledge and ability to demonstrate a practical application of the following techniques are considered an asset: crisis intervention, de-escalation skills, people management skills, conflict intervention and resolution.
  

Qualifications

• Post-secondary Diploma or Certificate an asset
  
• Knowledge and experience in mental health or counselling an asset
  
• Experience working with vulnerable populations
  
• Skilled in MS Office
  
• Frequent travel is required.
  

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
  
• Resume
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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