Indigenous Support Worker
5 months ago
**Job Description**:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Island Health has made a formal commitment to reconciliation through the provision of care and workplaces with a foundation of cultural safety and humility. Island Health is committed to working with Indigenous communities and partners to plan and deliver culturally safe health-care services and to deliver on its goal of excellent health and care for everyone, everywhere, every time.
Reporting to the Coordinator, as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Indigenous Support Worker provides life skills training, coaching, advocacy, advice, and support services for clients experiencing severe substance use which could include mental health concerns, behavioural, and developmental problems and to their caregivers/families, in accordance with an established plan of treatment/care. Motivates, assists, and instructs clients with the activities of daily living, reports clients progress and condition, including reactions to medications.
**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education, Training And Experience**:
Diploma in Community Social Services, e.g. Mental Health Worker, Community Health Worker, Resident Care Attendant/Long Term Care Aide, or Social Services Worker including post-secondary education in counselling skills training. Minimum two years recent related experience working with Indigenous community and resources or a combination of education and experience.
**Skills And Abilities**:
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to prioritize and organize client demands made and care needs.
- Demonstrated ability to practice from a harm reduction approach.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and nurture an environment of quality, trauma informed and culturally safe care.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Ability to teach life skills.
- Sound judgment and good observation skills.
- Ability to demonstrate an appropriate level of initiative and independence.
- Ability to work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to promote positive change and independence.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver culturally sensitive services to Indigenous populations.
- Ability to maintain a focused and differentiated approach while addressing challenging situations or issues.
- Physical and emotional ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Advocacy skills.
**Job Requirements**:
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