Support Worker Ii

7 days ago

Edmonton, Canada George Spady Society Full time

**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**

The Support Worker II will work both the evening and overnight shifts. Their role will involve ensuring the basic rules are followed and the building is a safe, secure environment. The Support Workers will follow the policies and procedures and will follow the direction of the on-duty Shift Supervisor.

Support Workers will provide support, advocacy and information and after hours support to the residents. They will sensitively and appropriately assist residents meet their personal care needs to a high standard, including assistance with laundry, and preparing meals.

The Support Worker II will assist residents take any prescribed medicine, complying with all medicine policies, including storage, administering and record keeping.

The Support Workers will enable residents to achieve independence as far as possible in all areas of their life by providing appropriate information, opportunity, training and support. They will help residents to identify and choose their support needs. They will also assist in implementing and reviewing care plans.

**Position Requirements**
- An open, accepting and non-judgmental attitude with an ability to build rapport with clients and staff
- Experience working with people with complex life circumstances associated with substance-related disorders, mental health issues, mobility issues and homelessness
- 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
- Knowledge of referrals resources
- Understanding of inner city issues

**Hours of work**: Days, 12-hours shifts.
- **We would like to thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**_

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

**Salary**: From $43,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

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

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
The George Spady Society follows all Provincial Health recommendations.

Application question(s):

- Do you have a basic understanding of harm reduction principles?
- Do you have an understanding of the addictions field?

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- supportive care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Valid Police Information with Vulnerable Sector check (required)
- Valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (required)

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