Clinical Support Specialist — Empower Residents

Lookout Housing + Health Society; Surrey; Sur place; CAD 46 000 - 49 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lookout Housing and Health Society in Surrey, BC is hiring a Clinical Support Worker to assist residents with daily living, education, and skill-building. You will work closely with residents to promote independence, stability and safer living arrangements.

The role requires completion of a related diploma/Certificate or Grade 12 plus two years of related experience, OFA1 First Aid, and the ability to work in a demanding environment while maintaining boundaries and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Related Diploma or Certificate or minimum Grade 12 education, plus two (2) year of recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Familiarity with community resources, particularly addiction, mental health and harm reduction.
• Must have current OFA 1 First Aid Certificate
• Crisis Intervention Skills Training an asset
• Class 4 driver's License an asset
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting
• Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload
• Excellent communication, writing and documentation and organizational skills.
• Understands and maintain clientele/worker boundaries
• Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment
• Quick learner and self-motivated
• Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks and operate job related equipment.
• Minimum of two years sobriety required
• Criminal Record Clearance – vulnerable sector

Responsabilités

• Will participate in resident intake and provide support services and assessment
• Will identify challenges for resident and develop service plans, crisis intervention, administer finances and medication
• Ensure that basic needs are met by working closely with the individual on a long-term, ongoing basis
• Complete required paper work and maintain statistical and evaluative data
• Assist with volunteers and practicum students on site
• Some external work is likely to occur. Use of an automobile may at times be useful
• Case planning
• Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted
• Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program
• Other duties as required

Connaissances

Communication

Documentation

Crisis Intervention

Teamwork

Stress Management

Organizational Skills

Formation

Diploma or Certificate

Grade 12 + 2 years experience

Description du poste

Lookout Housing and Health Society in Surrey, BC is hiring a Clinical Support Worker to assist residents with daily living, education, and skill-building. You will work closely with residents to promote independence, stability and safer living arrangements.

The role requires completion of a related diploma/Certificate or Grade 12 plus two years of related experience, OFA1 First Aid, and the ability to work in a demanding environment while maintaining boundaries and safety standards.