Outreach Worker I

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre

📁: Health Promotion/Public Health

📅   : ALB00073944 Requisition #

📅   : Nov 20, 2018 Post Date

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Classification: Outreach Worker I

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Department: Cal Older Adult Geriat MH Beds

Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 27-NOV-2018

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 07-DEC-2018

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 4

Shifts per cycle: 20

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $25.46

Maximum Salary: $33.18

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years’ experience within the last 3 years working with adults with mental health and addiction issues. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) is required. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation especially related to Community treatment orders. Ability to be self-directed and exercises independent decision making, and critical thinking skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team. Excellent time management and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic environment. Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Actively integrates patient and family centered care principles and recovery focused care within their practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Basic knowledge of computers and software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office). Compliance with the AHS Hand Hygiene policies. Demonstrates behaviours consistent with the values of AHS.

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in a human service discipline. Experience working in community mental health outreach. Experience working in partnership with non-profit agencies. Experience in conducting psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and medication management.

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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