Support Worker Ii, Full-time Days

3 days ago

Edmonton, Canada George Spady Society Full time

The George Spady Society is looking for a full-time Support Worker for Nights at our Supervised Consumption Site.

**George Spady Society**

The George Spady Society is recognized as a leader in the development and delivery of effective services for the care, treatment, and support of individuals with substance-related disorders and dual diagnoses. People who come to us find dignity, hope and healing as they set a new path towards health and well-being. George Spady Society provides a continuum of support services supporting people with complex life circumstances associated with substance-related and concurrent disorders and homelessness, empowering them to improve their lives through client-centered, evidence-based best practices.

**Description of Duties and Responsibilities**
- Takes direction from RN (shift lead) or LPN (alternate shift lead) and follows George Spady policies and procedures and Health Canada Exemptions.
- Maintains a quiet, relaxed, safe space within the SCS and orients individuals to the service.
- Provides education using a harm reduction approach on safer substance use, sexual health, and other high-risk behaviors.
- Monitors clients on a regular basis and advises nursing staff or Supervisors of any individual's health concerns.
- Assists with overdose and other medical emergencies both inside and outside of the building at the direction of the SCS nursing staff, including the administration of Naloxone and rescue breathing as required.
- Interacts with clients in a caring, and non-judgmental manner and follows the client centered, trauma informed and harm reduction approach
- Supports team by answering phones, the door, and other duties
- Builds rapport and assists in de-escalation and crisis interventions
- Compiles daily statistics.
- Implements disinfectant and clean-up procedures as required and assists with hygienic procedures.

**Position Requirements**
- Have a basic understanding of harm reduction principles based on dignity, hope and healing as individuals move forward towards improved health and well-being
- Demonstrates understanding of the addictions field, and trauma informed care
- Current and clear Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check
- First Aid/ CPR Course

**Hours of Work**:Days, 12 hour shifts. 4 on, 4 off rotation.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $44,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you have knowledge of and are supportive of Harm Reduction principles and strategies?
- Do you have an understanding of the addictions field and Trauma Informed Care?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- direct experience in working with vulnerable populations: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver's License (preferred)
- First Aid/AED/CPR Certification (required)
- current Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-11
Expected start date: 2024-09-16

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