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.