Nanaimo Sobering and Assessment Centre Worker

2 weeks ago


Nanaimo, Canada Vancouver Island Mental Health Society Full time

The Temporary Full-Time Overnight 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

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

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nanaimo, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19?

Work Location: In person



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