Diversion Worker

2 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Calgary Drop-in & Rehab Centre Society Full time

DIVERSION WORKER

Diversion
The Calgary Drop-In Centre (the DI) is more than emergency shelter. We provide essential care as well as health services, employment training, and housing supports to people who need help. Our programs and services connect people to permanent housing that meets their individual needs. Rooted in community and fueled by kindness, the DI proudly serves as part of the Homeless-Serving System of Care.

Position Summary


Reporting to the Diversion Coordinator, the role of the Diversion Worker is to actively engage new clients to assess risk and needs to assist them in exiting emergency shelter as quickly as possible.

This individual will provide appropriate assessments, program information and services within The DI and make appropriate referrals when clients' needs cannot be met.

Knowledgeable, collaborate, empathetic and client centered describe the characteristics of this individual.

Diversion Workers may carry a case load of new clients experiencing homelessness that may require diversion services.

The Diversion Worker will follow the activities outlined in the Theory of Change to achieve their ultimate outcome of helping clients achieve independence.


Time Commitment
40 hours per rotation, with 5 days on and 2 days off. Some unusual hours may be required from time to time as the need arises. Schedule may be altered at the discretion of management.

Job Duties

  • Conducts oneself in a professional manner when dealing with members of the community, clients, volunteers and other staff. Cooperates in dealing with emergency services and other staff (i.e. CPS, The DOAP team, CTS, EMS).
  • Works collaboratively with community partners to shorten the length of time people spend in emergency shelter.
  • Completes VI-SPDAT and housing plan with new clients and develops a case plan to help them leave the emergency shelter as quickly as possible into independence.
  • Has a teamoriented mindset to ensure that seamless service is provided as needed with the recognition that the overall goal will only be achieved through collaboration and collective input by internal and external partners
  • May carry a case load of clients that will review case planning to help achieve independent housing.
  • Engages clients with conversation and address questions or concerns and provides clients with the appropriate advice.
  • Acts respectfully and offers help to staff and clients while following building policy and procedure as outlined in the PPM and by building supervisors.
  • Communicates effectively with other shifts and rotations to address any issues or concerns of the day.
  • Attends training sessions as scheduled by Manager
  • Completes and maintains log recordkeeping in the DI database, documents interactions with clients and maintains statistical data. This includes properly using biometrics to keep an accurate number of clients seen on a daily basis.
  • Provides related reports as required.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by Manager

Required Competencies

  • Displays compassion as a primary trait
  • Experience in the Human Services field is preferred
  • Completion of a postsecondary program (bachelor's degree or diploma) in human services, community support worker, social service worker, or healthrelated discipline is an asset
  • Previous work experience in a social service environment or similar role may replace formal education requirements
  • Must demonstrate initiative and work autonomously
  • Energetic and selfdirected, with effective time management and organizational skills including the ability to deal with several priorities at the same time
  • Strong strategicallyfocused analytical skills, good common sense; and capacity to provide leadership
  • Welldeveloped interpersonal, conflict resolution and negotiating skills
  • Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to improve projects, programs and processes
  • Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
  • Proficient in Office365 and Microsoft Office Suite 201
  • Demonstrate essential desktop troubleshooting skills
  • Eager to learn new systems and adopt improved best practices
  • A clean, valid driver's license would be a definite asset
  • Must be acceptable of industry risks, including coming into contact with bodily fluids

Working Conditions


Front-line staff are exposed to emotionally disturbing events, such as: medical distress, threatened/actual serious injury, violence, abuse, and death; where clients may be experiencing fear, terror, hopelessness, rage, self-harm and conflict.

It is understood and accepted that you will be working in distress and/or high-stress situations, which may include emergency response where resiliency and stress tolerance and the ability to maintain composure, remain calm and focused is imperative.

Exposure to bodily fluids may also occur.

Why the DI?
The DI aims to be an "Employer of Choice" and affords each employee an opportunity to help make a real

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