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Peer Support Worker

FTE: Casual 

PROGRAM: Bringing the Spirit Home 

REPORTING TO: Director and/or Designate

SUMMARY OF WORK:  

The Bringing the Spirit Home Program provides hope for those who are affected by substance dependency. Under the close supervision of a team of physicians, paramedics, counsellors, nurses, peer support workers and elders, the client’s path to recovery is carefully monitored based on their individual needs. Individuals will receive respectful and culturally-supported services in a safe and supportive environment.

The peer support worker is responsible to assist in the recovery of clients within the center, and provide Outreach to community, by sharing their knowledge and common experiences, providing mentorship, building community, connecting to resources, organizing group sharing sessions; acts as a resource for both clients and healthcare providers by providing emotional support and client advocacy, and promoting healthy service provider relationships, and assist with light housekeeping duties. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the position (Walking for long periods, lifting, etc.)

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Class 5 Drivers License required, (Class 4 an asset).
• Education in Health Care Aide, First Medical Responder/Emergency Medical Responder or in Addictions and Mental Health, or other related Health Sciences (Asset)

• Lived Experience with 2 years recovery (Asset)
• First Aid/CPR
• Experience working in Human Services.
• Security background or certification (Asset)
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (Asset)
• Suicide Prevention & Assessment (Asset)

• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with individuals who struggle with substance dependency, mental health, and homelessness
• Personal experience in recovery from substance use challenge(s), and ability to draw upon wellness and recovery in providing intentional peer support
• Knowledge of Blackfoot language and culture and geological landscape of the Blood Tribe
• Knowledge of the current community addictions crisis.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Ongoing

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

Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.

C/O:  Human Resources

FAX :  403-737-3985

E-mail : recruitment@btdh.ca

Wellness Monitor

SUMMARY OF WORK:  

Under the direction of the Coordinators, the Wellness Monitor will be responsible to provide daily wellness monitoring of the clients inside the Bringing the Spirit Home Detox and/or the Pre-Treatment Program, ensuring clients are provided meaningful daily activities, ensuring clients feel safe, respected, welcomed; they will also be responsible to provide support to the interdisciplinary team where needed. The Wellness monitor will also provide peer support to clients by providing social connections.

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Education as a Health Care Aide (asset) or in Addictions and Mental Health, or other related Health Sciences, or Lived Experience with 2 years recovery. 
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (asset)
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Personal experience in recovery from addiction challenge(s), and ability to draw upon
  wellness and recovery in providing intentional peer support (asset).
• 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 task and operate job related equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed and accurate records

SALARY RANGE: 

• In accordance with the BTDH Salary Grid.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Ongoing 

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

Registered Paramedic-ACP and PCP

Program: Bringing the Spirit Home (BTSH)
Reporting To: BTSH Director

Summary of Work:

The Bringing the Spirit Home Program provides hope for those who are affected by substance dependency.  Under the close supervision of a team of physicians, paramedics, counsellors, nurses, peer support workers and elders, the client’s path to recovery is carefully monitored based on their individual needs. Individuals will receive respectful and culturally-safe services in a safe and supportive environment. Under the direction of the Medical Director (Registered Physician) the Paramedics will provide high quality standard of care in accordance with their scope of practice and designation

Professional & Personal Qualities:

• Successfully completed training as a Primary Care Paramedic or Advanced Care Paramedic from an approved program.
• Registered with the Alberta College of Paramedics.
• Valid CPR health care provider, and all qualifications that meet the requirements of the Health Professions Act and Regulations.
• Must have a minimum of grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Class 4 drivers licence with less than 6 demerits points or prohibition from driving under the criminal code. 
• Knowledge of Blackfoot language and customs would be an asset.

Salary Range:

• As per Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc. salary grid.

Deadline for Application:

Ongoing

Please forward a Cover Letter, Resume, Drivers Abstract, Copies of Credentials, Current Criminal Record, including vulnerable sector Check 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
FAX:  403-737-3985
E-mail: recruitment@btdh.ca

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.