Relief Support Worker

11 hours ago

Edmonton, Canada The Mustard Seed Society Full time

Are you looking to build your career in the Edmonton community? Come join us at The Mustard Seed We are a certified Best Christian Workplace and humanitarian organization whose vision is to build community, grow hope and support change. The Mustard Seed combats the root causes of poverty in Alberta and British Columbia and work to create positive, lasting change in the lives of those we serve. The Mustard Seed provides basic services - food, clothing and housing, and support services - education and employment, to those living in poverty within Alberta and British Columbia.

**Position Type**: Casual, hourly
**Schedule**: 8 hours per week
**Reporting to**: Prairie Manor Manager
**Location**: Edmonton South
**Number of Positions to be Filled**: 2

**Position Description**

The main role of the Housing Support Worker will be to provide case management services, assist clients with daily living skills, connecting to community resources and other day to day tasks as needed. The Housing Support worker will work with the Housing team to provide ongoing addiction and mental health support. The Housing Support Worker will be working onsite at the residence which functions within a harm reduction model.

**Requirements**:

- Minimum one year experience working with those experiencing homelessness, direct experience with Housing First initiatives are strong assets
- Meet with clients housed in The Mustard Seed apartment units on an on-going weekly basis
- Provide ongoing client support with daily living skills, medication administering and managing tenancy
- Provide crises intervention as necessary
- Document client interactions, service plans and client progress in the designated software
- Provide addiction support using harm reduction philosophy and strategies
- Monitor guest management and oversee the safety and security of the building on an hourly basis
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships within The Mustard Seed and with external agencies
- Active role in community programs and in house activities
- Act as an advocate to assist clients with accessing community resources and external supports

**Additional **Requirement**
- An Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard Seed
- As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seed’s Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.
- Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
- Valid Driver’s License (Class 5), 2 million liability insurance, Driver’s Abstract and access to a reliable vehicle
- Vulnerable Sector Check is required

**Working Conditions**
- The position will require ongoing compassionate care, mínimal physical effort, conflict resolution and organizational ability while working directly with risk population in life recovery
- This position requires varied mental and emotional effort and must be able to respond appropriately to intense situations

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