Nanaimo Sobering and Assessment Centre Worker

2 weeks ago

Nanaimo, Canada Vancouver Island Mental Health Society Full time

The Nanaimo Sobering and Assessment Centre Worker (NSACW) provides support to guests accessing the Sobering and Assessment Centre, including intake and discharge.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Maintains a safe, clean, well-ordered environment
- Screens client’s behaviour (level of belligerence, functioning, mobility) for admittance using intercom system and/or records clients’ discharge.
- Observes clients and reports/records basic information.
- Provides food, blankets, hygiene supplies, first aid supplies to clients as required
- Provides links to community resources to clients as needed
- Prepares light snacks
- Performs daily housekeeping duties, including laundry
- Re-stocks facility supplies and notifies supervisor when purchases are necessary.
- Adheres to the Society’s standards, protocols, and policies
- Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as daily logs, filing, and communication books
- Performs other related duties as required

**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- This job requires a high level of empathy and initiative.
- Knowledge and understanding of individuals affected by substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and/or homelessness is an asset
- Non-violent crisis intervention training an asset
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to observe and recognize and report changes in clients

**Requirements**:

- Minimum of 3-6 months recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
- Valid First Aid with CPR-C
- Valid Food Safe Certificate
- Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable persons

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $25.27-$27.86 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19?

Work Location: In person

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