Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Support Worker

🔍 Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, Elmwood Park House

📁: Mental Health

📅   : ALB00011565 Requisition #

📅   : Nov 07, 2017 Post Date

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Classification: Addic & Mental Hlth Recov Wrk

Union: AUPE GSS

Department: Elmwood Park Psychology

Primary Location: Elmwood Park House

Multi-Site: At or Out of

FTE: 0.60

Posting End Date: 07-DEC-2017

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 27-NOV-2017

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 6

Shifts per cycle: 18

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $23.89

Maximum Salary: $26.33

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Completion of diploma from a post-secondary program in a related field or equivalent.

Additional Qualifications:

Diploma from a health or disability related field is required. A degree would be preferred. Equivalent combination of education, skills and experience may be considered. Effective oral and written communication skills. 2-4 years of community experience with targeted population is required. Previous experience working with individuals with diagnosed ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) with associated complex behaviours. Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and a co-occurring mental illness and/or behavioral concerns is an asset. First Aid Certification and Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) required Note: This position requires a vehicle for business use. Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work-related travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Past experience working with a client directed outcome informed clinical framework is recommended. Training in non-violent crisis intervention and psychosocial rehabilitation is desirable.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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