Outreach and Addictions Support Worker

FTE: 1.0 Full Time Permanent
Program: Lethbridge Wellness Shelter & Stabilization Unit (LWS-SU)
Reporting To: Shelter Coordinator

Summary of Work:

The Outreach and Addictions Support Worker provides community outreach around the Lethbridge Shelter and the OPS by promoting services and redirecting clients who use substances into the OPS; when safe and appropriate, responding to overdose events in the community near the Lethbridge Shelter and OPS, and providing additional support for overdose events in the Lethbridge Shelter; de-escalating challenging behaviors and activating EMS and Lethbridge Police Services as appropriate; facilitating connections and subsequent participation to recovery-oriented services; cleaning up local needle debris; and supporting community relations.

Professional & Personal Qualities:

• Must have education in Addictions and Mental Health, or other related Health Sciences.
• Must have 2 to 3 years experience in a high risk environment: health care, low income, homeless shelters, etc.(required)
• Must have personal experience in recovery from addiction challenge(s), and ability to draw upon wellness and recovery in providing intentional peer support (asset).
• A minimum 1 year experience in a Security Guard position is preferred.
• Preference for a valid Alberta security License (training may be provided).
• Preference for valid First Aid Certification (training may be provided).
• Must have Naloxone/Narcan training.
• Must have NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) Certification.
• Must have familiarity with community resources; such as addiction, mental health, income assistance, and harm reduction.
• Must be sble to sit, walk, trasfer, lift (80 lbs), carry epuipment and supplies, if required.
• Must be energetic and self-directed, with effective time management and organizational skills including the ability to deal with several priorities at the same time.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication, organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed and accurate record.
• Must have the ability to maintain composure, remain calm and focused when dealing with a high volume of volatile and stressful situations. Must be resilient and be able to tolerate stress.
• Must have the ability to make sound rational decisions based on information provided and employ critical thinking where information may not be clear.
• Must have strong strategically-focused analytical skills, good common sense; and capacity to provide leadership.
• Must have well-developed interpersonal, conflict resolution and negotiating skills.
• Must have high morals, ethics and integrity.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to improve projects, programs and processes.

Salary Range:

• As per Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc., Salary Grid.

Deadline for Application:

August 23, 2024

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.