Outreach Worker I

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre

📁: Community Health

📅   : ALB00298201 Requisition #

📅   : Jul 29, 2022 Post Date

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Classification: Outreach Worker I

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Opioid Dependency Program

Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 05-AUG-2022

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 29-AUG-2022

Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2023

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 4

Shifts per cycle: 20

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $25.46

Maximum Salary: $33.18

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Required Qualifications:

Community outreach worker experience. 3-5 years’ experience working in adult addictions and mental health. Experience working with individuals with an opioid use disorder. Knowledge of the Continuum of Care of Addiction and Mental Health services in the Calgary Zone. Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation especially related to CTO's. Experience in conducting psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention. Experience working in partnership with non-AHS and non-profit community agencies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in demanding and dynamic conditions. Excellent organizational, problem-solving and time management skills. Knowledge of community financial supports and services such as AISH, AB adult health benefit, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

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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