Overnight Relief Worker

Résumé du poste

The Relief Worker provides front-line support in a shelter and detox environment, ensuring client safety and well-being. Responsibilities include managing admissions, responding to crisis situations like overdoses, and connecting clients with community resources.

Détails du poste

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK OVERNIGHTS AND WEEKENDS, AND COMMIT TO AT LEAST 3 SHIFTS PER 30 DAY SCHEDULE PERIOD WITH ONE SHIFT BEING OVERNIGHT. Pay: $20.20 per hour with a $2 premium for hours worked between 11pm and 7am About the Role As a Relief Worker, you will be a front-line team member helping provide a safe and caring environment for individuals accessing shelter and detox services. The primary responsibility is to ensure that client's needs are assessed and met appropriately while clients are visiting our shelter. Working in a fast paced, high impact environment, you will: * Complete admissions and discharges for individuals under the influence of drugs and or alcohol * Monitor client safety and well being, including withdrawal symptoms and overall condition * Respond to crisis situations such as overdoses, seizures, and conflicts, with a focus on de escalation * Interact with clients in a respectful, compassionate, and non-judgmental manner * Provide information on treatment options and connect clients with appropriate resources After 90 days of supporting our Shelter and Detox, you can be trained and work on the HELP team and our Housing programs, as well as look into our full-time positions. About You The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively with vulnerable populations. You bring: * A non-judgmental approach, with a high degree of compassion and empathy. * Understanding of Housing First, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care philosophies. * Knowledge and awareness of community resources, social service programs, and housing systems within Calgary. * Strong crisis management, rapport-building, and advocacy skills. * Proficiency in MS Office and strong organizational abilities. * Experience with individuals who have addictions and or are homeless would be an asset Position Requirements: * A minimum 2-year degree or diploma in a social sciences discipline from a public institution (or in progress) * Physical ability to assist clients and lift items up to 35 lbs. * Ability to obtain a valid Vulnerable Sector Search (within the last six months). * Ability to obtain certifications such as FOIP and “It’s Your Move” (or equivalent Patient Lift training). About Alpha House: Alpha House is dedicated to providing safe, caring, and respectful environments for individuals dealing with addiction and mental health challenges. Our team is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve, offering comprehensive support and resources to help individuals on their journey to recovery and stability. Benefits of working at Alpha House * Meaningful work supporting vulnerable populations * Personal Development and training opportunities If this role sounds like something you are interested in, we urge you to apply!

Ce que vous ferez

The Relief Worker provides front-line support in a shelter and detox environment, ensuring client safety and well-being. Responsibilities include managing admissions, responding to crisis situations like overdoses, and connecting clients with community resources.

Exigences

Candidates must possess a minimum 2-year degree or diploma in a social sciences discipline and have the physical ability to lift up to 35 lbs. Applicants should demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and knowledge of harm reduction and trauma-informed care.

Avantages

• Meaningful work • Personal development • Training opportunities

Compétences indiquées

• safety monitoring · Souhaitée
• MS-Office · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée
• crisis management · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Crisis management
• De-escalation
• Rapport-building
• Advocacy
• Harm reduction
• Trauma-informed care
• MS Office
• Organizational skills
• Addiction support
• Client assessment
• Safety monitoring
• Communication
• Withdrawal Symptoms
• Empathy
• Influencing Skills
• Rapport Building
• Trauma Informed Approaches
• De-escalation Techniques
• Influencing Without Authority
• Professionalism
• Organizational Skills
• Compassion
• Mental Health
• Crisis Management
• T.38
• Social Sciences
• Patient Discharges

Domaines d’emploi

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Security & Safety
• Relief Worker
• Unclassified Specialized Occupation