Under the direction of the MHSS Supervisor, the employee provides resident support services, on-site supervision, housekeeping, and security for the NWT Resource Centre – Mental Health Support Services.  This is a unionized PT position

• Implements formal and informal training plans communicated by Caseworkers
• Responds to crisis situations in the home while on shift such as medical emergencies and behavioral issues
• Offers clients opportunity for growth, development, and choice of lifestyle
• Provides advocacy services or teaches self-advocacy for clients
• Assists with and teaches a variety of daily living skills.
• Provides life skills support related to cooking, healthy living, safety, money management, nutrition, and housekeeping

• Completes records such as medical files, daily and monthly accounting sheets, client finances, observation booklet on clients, daily logbook, and daily communication book.
• Submits incident reports in case of incidents during night shifts
• Complies with The Salvation Army Policy and Procedures
• Maintains first aid and CPR certification
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the MHSS Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education or related experience in social services
• Effective interpersonal communication in English, both written and oral
• Effective assessment, observation, and documentation skills
• Ability to implement policy and procedure
• Ability to work within a teamwork structure and will be required to work alone
• Understanding of Indigenous and Inuit cultures; addictions,  mental health, and other social issues
• Conflict Resolution, First Aid, Verbal Judo and/or NVCI, Suicide Intervention, Mental Health First Aid are all an asset
• Acceptable Criminal Records Check required
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract required

Required Skills and Abilities

• The ability to respond appropriately, decisively, and effectively in crisis situations and in a stressful environment

• Effective interpersonal communication in English both written and oral
• Effective assessment, observation, and recording skills
• Implement policy and procedures
• Ability to work within a teamwork structure though will be required to work alone
• Effective interviewing skills
• Understanding of: Aboriginal and Inuit Cultures: Addictions: Mental Health and other social issues

• Computer skills are required

Note: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

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The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
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Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
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