Crisis Diversion Worker

3 months ago

Edmonton, Canada Boyle Street Community Services Full time

**REPORTS TO**:24/7 Crisis Diversion Manager
**POSITION**: Crisis Diversion Worker - Overnights - Permanent, Full-Time

**HOURS: 7:00PM - 7:00AM**, 4 days on 4 days off, weekdays and weekends.
_This shift is entitled to a $2.75 pay increase from 8:00PM - 7:00AM on top of the posted wage_

**This position requires individuals who are willing to work 12-hour shifts, overnight, including weekends and holidays.**

“Despite great challenges we believe unhealthy cycles can be broken, new opportunities created, and, through healing, health restored.”
Would you like to be a part of an organization that works with some of Edmonton’s most vulnerable populations and counts on the professionalism, expertise, insight, and passion of its staff to develop programs and services for the clients they work with? Join us at Boyle Street Community Services.
“We stand with our clients, side by side, patiently and for as long as they want - a constant and consistent caring force.”


**Job Purpose**:

As part of the 24/7 Crisis Diversion Team, workers will respond to calls to assist individuals, many of whom are homeless or marginally housed, who are in a crisis situation, often related to intoxication or mental health concerns. Workers must assess situations, identify required needs, and transport individuals to appropriate services. The key function of this position is to provide support to clients referred by the public or emergency services to the 24/7 Crisis Diversion Team. Workers will assist through interventions to divert inappropriate use of medical and police services and support individuals to make appropriate service connections. The Boyle Street Crisis Diversion Team is part of a partnership involving REACH Edmonton, the Canadian Mental Health Association and Hope Mission, and works closely with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Edmonton Police Service (EPS). Collaboration is a key component of this position.

**KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Individuals must have the ability to function in high-pressure situations and respond quickly to individuals in crisis.
Conduct risk and needs assessments and safety planning to reduce potential threats and retaliation.
Provide on call crisis intervention by minimizing the harm to the individual and others and assisting the individual to connect to appropriate supports.
Make appropriate supported referrals to housing, health and community services and provide advocacy support services with individuals.
Operate the 24/7 Crisis Diversion Van to provide safe and timely transportation for individuals that may be experiencing crisis.
Follow up and coordinate with other service providers to ensure clients are referred to appropriate supports.
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with program partners and other community agencies.

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Experience**:
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Knowledge of social services programs within Boyle Street Community Services and other organizations within Edmonton
- At least two years’ experience delivering community-based services preferred.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices.
- Experience networking with a range of partners and stakeholders.
- ** Must have a valid class 5 license, and clean driver’s abstract.**:

- Criminal record and Child and Youth Information Systems checks are required.
- Experience with and knowledge of Indigenous culture and ceremonies is considered an asset.

**Skills, Abilities and Attitudes**:
Able to solve problems for clients quickly, creatively and ethically.
Able to work in a respectful and client-centred manner.
Understand how to employ de-escalation techniques.
Able to communicate effectively.
Able to work effectively as a team as well as independently.
Flexible and adaptable to change.
Demonstration of commitment and innovation in their work
Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Works with initiative, commitment, and enthusiasm; physically fit
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint)
Familiar with entering data into databases, such as the Efforts to Outcomes system
Able to plan and make decisions in a timely, organized, and appropriate manner.

Boyle Street Community Services (BSCS) is a values-driven organization that believes our clients are the experts in their own life. Your job will be to foster innovation with your team alongside our clients.

Clients, staff, and partners are vital members of the Boyle Street team, so we place emphasis on making sure that we address each other correctly by using preferred pronouns. We invite you to let us know how to properly refer to you and your pronouns as you explore finding a professional home with us.

The health and safety of our clients and staff is of the utmost importance to our organization. Per Boyle Street's COVID-19 policy, all new hires are required to be fully vaccinated with the third booster dose. Proof of full vaccination by me

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