Crisis Support Worker

**Who are we?**

With over 40+ years of experience The Lloydminster Interval Home Society’s **MISSION** ‘evolves to provide safety, support and education through opportunities that empower all individuals in the communities we serve’. Through our **VISION **‘A Community where all individuals experience safe connections, and lifetimes of well-being’ and guiding **VALUES** of ‘Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Accountability and Trailblazing’ the Lloydminster Interval Home Society is dedicated to our clients and community by ‘Giving Hope a Space to Grow’. At LIHS our Mission, Vision, and Values, is foundational to our services and is essential for all staff to include in their daily work.

**Why Choose the Lloydminster Interval Home Society?**

Are you looking to be a part of a passionate and dynamic team? At LIHS you will enrich and strengthen the Residential Program through your knowledge, energy, and innovation.

As you thrive and grow in our inspiring work environment, you will act as an “agent of change” contributing to the empowerment and wellbeing of the women and children we serve.

You will add to the supportive and healthy work culture, your career growth and professional development will be valued, and you will be offered a competitive wage and be included in our recognition programs.

**As a Part-Time 32 hr per week employee, you will**:

- **Have access to an attractive health/dental benefit plan** (available after 3 months for fulltime and part time employees)
- **Paid flex/wellness days**
- **Earn vacation time accumulated at a rate of 6% of hours worked immediately upon hire.**

**Position Overview**

The **Crisis Support Worker, Overnight Shift Rotation** reports to and is responsible to the Director of Residential Programs on all aspects concerning the residents and the physical operations of the Interval Home. This role will provide consistent coverage for overnight Emergency Shelter shifts, 11:00pm-7:00am. The position’s hours are Sunday to Wednesday at 32 hours a week, with the flexibility to pick up extra hours if needed. Day time hours may be required as requested by Director.

**As a Crisis Support Worker, you will**:

- Ensure a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for the shelter residents that promotes wellbeing, empowerment, and hope.
- Provide crisis support to individuals accessing the LIHS crisis line, complete shelter admission assessments and intakes.
- Support increased safety, wellbeing, and empowerment through case management services, encourage women to identify their own strengths, needs and goals, create support plans/goals, connect to community resources, and advocacy.
- Support women and families with their day-to-day routines, practical needs, and activities.
- Maintain timely, accurate, factual, and professional documents in accordance with LIHS policies and procedures.
- Coordinate and assist in meal preparation, room cleaning, general housekeeping, house laundry and gardening and facility maintenance.
- Contributes daily to maintain a high standard of health, cleanliness, and safety in all areas of the facility. Complies with all emergency processes and risk management.

**POSITIONS AVAILABLE**:
**1 Part time, Permanent Position**: includes 8-hour shifts, scheduled Sunday to Wednesday 11:00pm-7:00am.

**Personal Suitability**:

- Possess common-sense decision-making skills and confidence in problem solving.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in an ever changing, high demand environment.
- Professional and approachable - a people person.
- Understand the importance of self-care, modeling positive life and coping skills.
- Multi-task oriented, possess a positive attitude and work ethic; willingness to help wherever needed.

**Experience and Competencies**:

- Diploma or degree in a human service field is preferred, but a combination of related training and experience will be considered.
- Excellent knowledge of the issue of family violence, and trauma aware supports.
- Previous experience in related field would be an asset
- Effective documentation and efficient use of Office 365.
- A valid driver's license combined with a 3-year clean driving history.

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**Job Types**: Part-Time Permanent

**Salary**: $22.00-$27.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flex time
- Life insurance
- Vision care

COVID-19 considerations:
Lloydminster Interval Home Society has a range of COVID-19 safety measures in place to protect the well-being of staff, volunteers, and the public.

Work Location: One location

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

Pay: $22.00-$27.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you have a clean driver’s abstract with a minimum of 3 year’s driving and insurance history?
- Do you have a solid understanding of family violen