Mental Health & Addiction Support Worker: Crisis & Shelter Aid

EHN Canada; Saskatoon; Presencial; CAD 42.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

EHN Canada Saskatoon is seeking a Mental Health and Addiction Support Worker to provide non-therapy support when counseling staff are unavailable. You will assist with intake, de-escalation, safety planning, and basic needs while applying trauma-informed care in a shelter environment.

This role requires documenting interactions in real time, coordinating with nursing, security, and team leads, and helping clients access housing, detox, food, and recovery referrals.

Formación

• Diploma or degree in Mental Health, Addictions, Social Work, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care practices.
• Experience working with homelessness, addiction, and mental health concerns.
• Ability to respond to crises calmly and effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Clear Criminal Records Check for vulnerable adults.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and/or proof of identity.

Responsabilidades

• Greet and assess new intakes, focusing on de-escalation, safety, and basic needs (food, shelter, hygiene).
• Build rapport quickly using trauma-informed approaches.
• Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and stabilization strategies.
• Engage clients in brief wellness conversations to assess mental health and support needs.

Conocimientos

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

De-escalation skills

Empathy and active listening

Educación

Diploma or degree in Mental Health, Addictions, Social Work, or related field

Descripción del empleo

EHN Canada Saskatoon is seeking a Mental Health and Addiction Support Worker to provide non-therapy support when counseling staff are unavailable. You will assist with intake, de-escalation, safety planning, and basic needs while applying trauma-informed care in a shelter environment.

This role requires documenting interactions in real time, coordinating with nursing, security, and team leads, and helping clients access housing, detox, food, and recovery referrals.