Must email [email protected] with a cover letter & resume. Indeed applications will not be considered, thank you!
Reports to: Kikinaw Program Coordinator
Responsibilities to:
1. Program Coordinator
· Submit timesheets, Leave of Absence forms and travel allowance forms via e-mail to Program Coordinator according to the Grande Prairie Payroll Schedule
· Submit monthly reports
· Notify of absence by 8:00am on day(s) missed
· Notify of training needs
2. Clientele
· Assisting individuals with their immediate needs and concerns, offering support and guidance
· Provide responsive and respectful supports to clients
· Refer client(s) to appropriate services within the community, and suitable programming within GPFC—support in attending if requested
· Ability to remain emotionally regulated when working with individuals who may be emotionally escalated
· Refer to mental health and addictions peer support, (Pikiskwetan)
· Build relationships with clients by visiting (connecting) with them as they access Kikinaw services
· Encourage and provide support to help guide and reduce barriers for clients who would like to access community services, (i.e., detox/treatment, transportation)
· Provide activities for Kikinaw clients accessing services
· Advocate for health, economic, and social equity
· Ensure client information is updated in client files as needed
· Provide safety/resource supports
3. Grande Prairie Friendship Centre
· Be comfortable in assisting in other positions as requested
· Participate in monthly/bi-monthly team building
· Review and be familiar with GPFC Policies and Procedures
· Maintain Oath of Confidentiality always
· Promote Friendship Centre Movement in community
· Enter stats and all other relevant information into GPFC Database daily/weekly
· Adhere to GPFC safety policies and practices
4. Community
· Participate in ongoing communication with community services providing support to clients accessing Kikinaw, (i.e., Community Outreach Nurses, MOP, NorthReach, etc.)
· Build professional networks and work in collaboration with a diverse range of community resources
· Support clients through advocacy and warm referrals to appropriate community resources, helping to build connections within their community
Qualifications:
· Certification in Social Work, Addictions and Mental Health, or related Human Services field
· Experience working with Indigenous communities and/or individuals experiencing homelessness or poverty
· Have knowledge of Indigenous cultures, histories, and issues facing urban Indigenous peoples
· ASIST certified
· First Aid certified
· Be comfortable acting as an advocate for individuals
· Be able to set boundaries and have clear understanding of self
· Be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed on a flex schedule
· Reliable registered vehicle and possess valid class 5 driver’s license
· Provide a current and clear Criminal Record Check
· Provide a current and clear Alberta Child and Youth Intervention Record Check, as well as from all provinces resided in the past 3 years
· Have proficient computer skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Work Location: In person
