Community Support Worker

_**Shalom Homes Ltd.’s doors are opening and part-time Community Support Workers are urgently needed**_

Shalom Homes Ltd. was incorporated in the province of Alberta with the intention of creating a home environment for children and youth. Focused on the provision of safety, stability and nurturing care specific to those children who have experienced trauma, Shalom Homes Ltd. provides opportunities to enhance their growth, strengthen connections and therefore, the achievement of their development potential.
- **Position Summary**:_

The Community Support Worker (CSW) is a member of the interdisciplinary team that supports children and youth to pursue their goals, access community resources, and self-advocacy. CSW’s perform front-line work in this program and utilize the client-centered approach and primary practice model. The CSW is responsible for assisting clients with social, economic, mental, and physical health well-being. The role is extensive and carries with it responsibilities in the counseling, teaching, and training areas, as well as recording and reporting.
- **Key Roles and Responsibilities**:_
- Support the individuals in maintaining their physical and mental health on an ongoing basis.
- Recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of physical, emotional, and mental health needs that require immediate attention.
- Promote and practice Trauma-Informed care.
- Establish a supportive and professional relationship with the individuals and their support system.
- Review person-centred plans and ensure activities and goals are focused on achieving the plans.
- Address individual needs not identified in the person-centered plans regularly, as needed.
- Share information regularly with the individuals accessing support and other team members.
- Promote safe environments for the individuals accessing support by assisting in the development of safety skills and adhering to all emergency procedures.
- Lift, carry, and/or assist individuals as needed to prevent injury to themselves or others.
- Ensure staffing ratios met and to maintain individual safety.
- Assist individuals to find and engage in specific opportunities for community participation and involvement.
- Ensure the individuals rights are always respected.
- Encourage and support the individual to maintain their own well-being.
- Recognize the signs of abuse and acting on concerns immediately.
- Promoting awareness of abusive situations and appropriate responses.
- Support the advocacy process.
- Provide clear, accurate, and timely records and documentation (log notes, monthly/yearly report, Medical Running Records, Critical Incident Reporting, contact notes).
- Attend team meetings, as required.
- Other duties, as required.
- **Qualifications and Requirements**:_
- Three (3) years experience as a Community Support Worker or related discipline.
- Education in Community Support Worker, or other related post secondary education.
- Experience working with children and youth.
- Proven experience practicing Trauma Informed Care would be considered an asset.
- Experience in working with diverse cultural and religious communities.
- Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, beliefs, and traditions.
- Certification (not required upon hire, but considered an asset if already obtained): Medication Administration, First Aid and CPR, Self-Harm Awareness, Suicide Intervention, NCI and Restrictive Procedures, Crisis De-escalation, Diversity/Cross Culture, Qualify Improvement/Outcome Measure, Indigenous Awareness, Trauma Informed Care, MANDT, Harm reduction, Abuse Prevention/Protection of Persons in Care Act, and Food Handling and Storage training
- A Clear Police Information Check (Vulnerable Sector and Criminal Record)
- **Skills & Abilities**:_
- Proven ability to extend patience and empathy towards individuals who experienced trauma.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Strong personal boundaries.
- Strong interpersonal skills that bridge the distance with individuals that may have a resistance to relationships, different morals/values and alternative lifestyle choices.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Suicide Intervention Certification (preferred)
- NCI and Restrictive Procedures Certification (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: One location