Campbell River Sobering and Assessment Centre Worker in Nanaimo

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-6 months recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• Valid First Aid with CPR-C
• Valid Food Safe Certificate
• Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable

Skills and Abilities

• This job requires a high level of empathy and initiative.
• Knowledge and understanding of individuals affected by substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and/or homelessness is an asset
• Non-violent crisis intervention training an asset
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to observe and recognize and report changes in clients.

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Employee assistance program

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, clean, well-ordered environment
• Screens client's behaviour (level of belligerence, functioning, mobility) for admittance using intercom system and/or records clients' discharge.
• Observes clients and reports/records basic information.
• Provides food, blankets, hygiene supplies, first aid supplies to clients as required
• Provides links to community resources to clients as needed
• Prepares light snacks
• Performs daily housekeeping duties, including laundry
• Re-stocks facility supplies and notifies supervisor when purchases are necessary.
• Adheres to the Society's standards, protocols, and policies
• Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as daily logs, filing, and communication books
• Performs other related duties as required