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Outreach/Security

FTE: 3 – 1.0 FTE 
PROGRAM: Lethbridge Wellness Shelter and Stabilization Unit
REPORTING TO: Coordinator

SUMMARY OF WORK:  

The Outreach/Security is responsible for providing outreach support to build rapport with unsheltered individuals, de-escalating and support during mental health or substance-related emergencies, helping clients in navigating social services and data documentation.

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Education in Addictions and Mental Health, or other related is considered an asset. 
• 2 to 3 years experience in a high risk environment: health care, low income, homeless shelters, etc.
• Personal experience in recovery from addiction challenge(s), and ability to draw upon
  wellness and recovery in providing intentional peer support (asset).
• Minimum 1 year experience in a Security Guard position (preferred)
• Valid Alberta security License (preferred/ training may be provided)
• Valid First Aid Certification (preferred/ training may be provided)
• Naloxone/Narcan Training
• NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) Certification
• Familiarity with community resources; such as addiction, mental health, income assistance, housing assistance and harm reduction.
• Profiecency in applying trauma-informed principles to every interaction.
• Sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds and systematic barriers affecting our client base.
• Energetic and self-directed, with effective time management and organizational skills including the ability to deal with several priorities at the same time
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed and accurate record
• Resiliency and stress tolerance and the ability to maintain composure, remain calm and focused when dealing with a high volume of volatile and stressful situations and unpredictable outdoor enviorments.
• The ability to make sound rational decisions based on information provided and employ critical thinking where information may not be clear.
• Strong strategically-focused analytical skills, good common sense; and capacity to provide leadership
• Well-developed interpersonal, conflict resolution and negotiating skills
• High morals, ethics and integrity.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to improve projects, programs and processes

SALARY RANGE:

• As per BTDH Salary Grid.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Ongoing until filled.

Please forward a Cover Letter, Resume, Current Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector, Three (3) updated references, Copy of Certificates and Credentials:

Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.
C/O:  Human Resources
P.O. Box 229
STANDOFF, AB T0L 1Y0
Phone: 403-737-3888
FAX :  403-737-3985
E-mail : recruitment@btdh.ca

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Program Monitor – Stabilization

PROGRAM: Lethbridge Wellness Shelter & Stabilization Centre (LWSSU)
FTE: 1.0 Full Time Temporary Position
REPORTING TO: Stabilization Coordinator 

Summary Of Work:

The primary objective of the program monitor is to offer support to vulnerable individuals in the stabilization unit (SU) on their pathway to recovery.  Under the direction of the Stabilization Coordinator and the team lead, the program monitor provides scheduled programing to admitted Stabilization Clients. The Program Monitor builds rapport through ongoing connection with individuals, supporting their immediate needs, facilitate meaningful daily activity and provide referrals to applicable service providers for ongoing care and connection to services. This will require working collaboratively with other Stabilization team members and community services to ensure clients continue on their recovery pathway. They will work towards making meaningful connections through meaningful activities such as movies, life skills, board games, etc.

Professional & Personal Qualifications:

• First Aid Level 1 & Basic CPR certification
• Naloxone/Narcan Training
• NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) Certification
• Providing direct human services to clients who are economically disadvantaged, experiencing mental health challenges, and/or drug/alcohol dependence in a diverse environment.
• Familiarity with community resources; such as addiction, mental health, income assistance, and harm reduction.
• Understands and maintains clientele/worker boundaries.
• Understanding of the issues surrounding homelessness, unemployment, mental health, drug and alcohol dependence and harm reduction.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, monitor, and support clients.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload.
• Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks and operate job related equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Promote and adhere to strict confidentiality.

SALARY RANGE:

• As per Blood Tribe Department of Health Salary Grid. 

Deadline For Application: May 1, 2026

Please forward a Cover Letter, Resume, Current Criminal Record Check-including vulnerable sector check, Three (3) updated references, and Copy of Certificates: 

Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.
C/O:  Human Resources 
Phone: 403-737-3888
FAX: 403-737-3985
EMAIL: recruitment@btdh.ca

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Wellness Monitor

PROGRAM: Lethbridge Wellness Shelter & Stabilization Unit
FTE: 2 Fulltime Temporary Positions
REPORTING TO: Stabilization Coordinator and Clinician

Summary Of Work:

Under the direction of the Stabilization Coordinator and Clinician, the Wellness Monitor is responsible for the wellness and safety of Stabilization Clients, ensuring they are safe, respected, feel welcomed, and call the right emergency personal when required. The Wellness Monitor is also responsible for providing support to the interdisciplinary team where needed. The Wellness Monitor provides respectful and culturally-safe services in a safe and supportive environment, providing programming and care as required.

Professional & Personal Qualities:

• Must have First Aid training
• Must have Naloxone/Narcan training 
• Must have NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) Certification.
• Must be mature, pleasant, and exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment.
• Education as a Health Care Aide (asset) or in Addiction and Mental Health, or other related Health Sciences is an asset.
• Must work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. 
• The ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. 
• Must be able to work evenings, as well as some weekends and holidays.
• Personal experience in recovery from addiction challenge(s), and ability to draw upon wellness and recovery in providing intentional peer support is an asset. 
• Must understand and maintain clientele/worker boundaries. 
• Must have an understanding of the issue surrounding homelessness, unemployment, mental health, drug and alcohol dependence and harm reduction. 
• Must have demonstrated ability to supervise, monitor, and support clients. 
• The ability to work independently or in a team setting. 
• Must have strong ability to manage stress and organize workload
• Must possess physical and mental ability to perform work task and operate job related equipment. 
• Verbal and written communication, organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed and accurate record. 

Salary Range:

• In accordance with BTDH Salary Grid.

Deadline For Application: May 1, 2026

Please forward a Cover Letter, Resume, Copies of Credentials, Current Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector and Three (3) updated references to:

Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.
C/O: Human Resources
P.O. Box 229
STANDOFF, AB T0L 1Y0
FAX: 403-737-3985
E-mail: recruitment@btdh.ca

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Team Lead- Shelter

PROGRAM: Lethbridge Wellness Shelter & Stabilization Unit
FTE: 1.0 Permanent
REPORTING TO: Operations Manager

SUMMARY OF WORK:

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Team Lead is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the team as well as ensuring that Shelter Clients are safe, respected, feel welcomed, and call the right emergency personnel when required. The Team Lead is also responsi interdisciplinary team where needed and upholds respectful and culturally-safe services in a safe and supportive environment, when providing programming and care as required.

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• First Aid training.
• Naloxone/Narcan training.
• NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) Certification.
• Must be mature, pleasant, and exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment.
• Education as a Health Care Aide (asset) or in Addiction and Mental Health, or other related Health Sciences is an asset.
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of Shelter sensitive information.
• Must be able to work evenings, as well as some weekends and holidays.
• Personal experience in recovery from addiction challenge(s), and ability to draw upon wellness and recovery in providing intentional peer support is an asset.
• Must understand and maintain clientele/worker boundaries.
• Must understand the issues surrounding homelessness, unemployment, mental health, drug and alcohol dependence and harm reduction.

Must have demonstrated ability to supervise, monitor, and support clients.

• Must have the ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Must have strong ability to manage stress and organize workload.
• Must possess strong physical and mental ability to perform work task and operate job related equipment.
• Mus have excellent verbal and written communication, organizational skills and the ble for providing support to the ability to maintain detailed and accurate record.

SALARY RANGE:

• As per Blood Tribe Department of Health Salary Grid

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:

May 1, 2026Please forward a Cover Letter, Resume, Current Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector, Three (3) updated references, Copy of Certificates:

Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.
C/O:  Human Resources
Phone: 737-3888
EMAIL: recruitment@btdh.ca

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

Team Lead- Stabilization

PROGRAM: Lethbridge Wellness Shelter & Stabilization Unit (LWS-SU) 
FTE: 1 Fulltime Temporary
REPORTING TO: Stabilization Coordinator and Clinician          

Summary of Work:

Under the direction of the Stabilization Coordinator and Clinician, the Team Lead is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Stabilization Unit team as well as ensuring that Stabilization Clients are safe, respected, feel welcomed, and call the right emergency personnel when required. The Team Lead may be a Wellness Monitor or Health care Aid (HCA) that agrees to additional responsibility, and is also responsible for providing support to the interdisciplinary team where needed and upholds respectful and culturally-safe services in a safe and supportive environment, when providing programming and care as required.

Professional & Personal Qualifications:

• Must have First Aid training.
• Must have Naloxone/Narcan training.
• Must have NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) Certification.
• Must be mature, pleasant, and exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment.
• Education as a Health Care Aide (asset) or in Addiction and Mental Health, or other related Health Sciences is an asset.
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Must be able to work evenings, as well as some weekends and holidays.
• Personal experience in recovery from addiction challenge(s), and ability to draw upon wellness and recovery in providing intentional peer support is an asset.
• Must understand and maintain clientele/worker boundaries.
• Must understand the issues surrounding homelessness, unemployment, mental health, drug and alcohol dependence and harm reduction.
• Must have demonstrated ability to supervise, monitor, and support clients.
• Must have the ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Must have strong ability to manage stress and organize workload.
• Must possess strong physical and mental ability to perform work task and operate job related equipment.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication, organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed and accurate record.

Salary Range:

•  As per Blood Tribe Department of Health Salary Grid

Deadline for Application:

 May 1, 2026

Please forward a Cover Letter, Resume, Copies of Credentials, Current Criminal Record, including vulnerable sector check, drivers abstract, and Three (3) updated references to:        

Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.
C/O: Human Resources
P.O. BOX 229
STANDOFF, AB T0L 1Y0
Phone: 737-3888 EXT 8408
EMAIL: recruitment@btdh.ca