peer support worker
Vereist:Security
About the company
Our House Supervisor/Manager Home to 4 distinct programs serving: Women in Crisis either in our Enhanced Emergency Shelter New Roots or Enhanced Residential Shelter, individuals living with persistent mental health conditions, people seeking haven while in pre and post in-patient substance abuse treatment. This position will provide support across all four Our House program areas as required.
Your tasks
- Provide culturally sensitive outreach, case management, and other needed services to clients.
- Uphold and maintain policies and procedures for program area.
- Assist clients in skills of daily living/medication management.
- Ensure appropriate records are completed and maintained, such as contact notes, incident reports, etc.
- Participate in staff training, staff/planning meetings.
- Assist with safety and security of the Our House building
- Cleaning duties
- Provide Mental Health First Aid as needed
- Participate in recreational activities.
- Transporting clients
- Intake Clients accessing shelter
- Primary caseload of 4 to 6 clients & shared responsibility of other clients.
- Light meal prep
- Other duties as requested by managment.
Requirements
- Class 5 Saskatchewan Drivers Licence
- Experience in the Human Services/supportive housing fields working with individuals with mental health challenges, substance use concerns, and/or cognitive disabilities
- Knowledge/understanding of Indigenous culture
- Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care, person-centered planning, and strength-based approaches
- Maintain professional boundaries in and out of the workplace
- Strong organizational, administrative, time management, & communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office apps
- Must pass CPIC/Vulnerable Sector Check
- Must be able to work in all Our House Program Areas when needed
- Positive role modeling of life and social skills for clients