Job Title: Sobering and Assessment Centre Worker (SACW)
Union: Health Sciences Association
Bargaining Unit: Health Services & Support Community Subsector Association
Reports to: Centre Coordinator and Manager
Job Summary: The SACW provides support to guests accessing the Sobering and Assessment Centre, including intake and discharge.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains a safe, clean, well-ordered environment
- Screens client’s behaviour (level of belligerence, functioning, mobility) for admittance using intercom system and/or records clients’ discharge.
- Observes clients and reports/records basic information.
- Provides food, blankets, hygiene supplies, first aid supplies to clients as required
- Provides links to community resources to clients as needed
- Prepares light snacks
- Performs daily housekeeping duties, including laundry
- Re-stocks facility supplies and notifies supervisor when purchases are necessary.
- Adheres to the Society’s standards, protocols, and policies
- Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as daily logs, filing, and communication books
- Performs other related duties as required
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- This job requires a high level of empathy and initiative.
- Knowledge and understanding of individuals affected by substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and/or homelessness is an asset
- Non-violent crisis intervention training an asset
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to observe and recognize and report changes in clients
Requirements
- Minimum of 3-6 months recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
- Valid First Aid with CPR-C
- Valid Food Safe Certificate
- Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable
Pay: $28.72-$30.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Campbell River, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Location:
- Campbell River, BC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
