Security

FTE: 0.6 Part-Time Permanent
PROGRAM: Lethbridge Wellness Shelter & Stabilization Unit (LWSSU)
REPORTING TO: Security Coordinator

SUMMARY OF WORK:  

Security at the Shelter is responsible for ensuring that guests, employees, visitors, service providers and the Shelter premises are safe. The Security personnel patrol the external shelter premises as well as the entrance, ensure guests are safe, and practice life-saving measures such as administering Naloxone or calling 911 as well as observe and keep records of security-related activities.

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Education in Addictions and Mental Health, Health Sciences, or a related field is considered an asset.
• 2–3 years of experience working in a high-risk environment, such as healthcare, low-income services, homeless shelters, or other community-based settings, is preferred.
• Experience working both indoors and outdoors and the ability to work effectively in various weather conditions is preferred.
• Personal experience with addiction recovery and the ability to draw upon wellness and recovery experiences when providing intentional peer support is considered an asset.
• Valid First Aid Certification is required, or you must be willing to acquire within 6 months of hiring; training may be provided.
• Naloxone/Narcan training is required, or you must be willing to acquire within 6 months of hiring; training may be provided.
• NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) Certification is required, or you must be willing to acquire within 6 months of hiring; training may be provided.
• Flexibility to work overtime, when required, is preferred.
• Ability to sit, walk, transfer, lift up to 80 lbs., and carry equipment and supplies as required is preferred.
• Must act with integrity and treat all information regarding guests, emergency medical personnel, service providers, employees, and the financial and operational status of the Organization as confidential.
• Resilience and the ability to manage stress effectively in a fastpaced and challenging environment are preferred.
• The ability to remain calm, composed, and focused when responding to high-volume, volatile, or stressful situations is considered an asset.
• Strategic and analytical thinking, good judgment, common sense, and the ability to provide leadership are considered assets.
• Well-developed interpersonal, conflict-resolution, negotiation, and relationship-building skills are preferred.
• A strong commitment to ethical conduct, professionalism, integrity, and respect is considered an asset.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify opportunities to improve projects, programs, and processes are preferred.
• Flexible and reliable with availability for rotating shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

SALARY RANGE:

• In accordance with the Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc. Salary Grid.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Until Position is Filled.

Please 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
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.