Job Summary And Requirements This posting This posting will be used to fill 1 Auxiliary on call position. It will establish a 6-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon .

Who We Are The Government of Yukon's Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services division is known for its innovative, holistic, trauma informed and culturally accessible approach to providing mental health and substance use supports to all Yukoners. We aim to provide clients with the highest level of care and a healthy workplace for staff. Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services offers a goal focused approach to providing harm-reduction or recovery-based services for all individuals seeking to reduce the symptoms of mental wellness and/or substance use issues.

Your role Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health and substance use struggles? Join our dynamic team at Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services as a Recovery Unit Attendant!

We are seeking an empathetic and skilled individual to provide trauma-informed, client-centered care to individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges. As a crucial member of our team, you will work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with professionals from diverse disciplines to ensure comprehensive care. The ideal candidate will have experience working in mental health and addictions settings, possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be committed to cultural safety.

• For more information on this job, please contact Amy Cooper, Manager of Integrated and Intensive Services at 867-689-4562 or Amy.Cooper@yukon.ca
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Heidi Nash, HR Administrator at Heidi.Nash@yukon.ca

Your Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon’s many benefits

Your career, your home, your lifestyle We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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• Whitehorse Lifestyle
• Yukon, Larger than Life

Important Application And Job Requirements Essential qualifications Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Diploma or certificate in the following areas: Health Care Aid, Nursing Assistant, Nursing Home Attendant, or Addictions. Other diplomas or certificates in a related health care field may be considered
• Experience providing intake assessments
• Experience working with clients experiencing behavioral challenges in a psychosocial framework (i.e. groups, 1:1)
• Experience with de-escalation and/or conflict management with clients
• Experience with documentation and/or record management

Candidates who have a combination of education, training and experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Please note we will not accept resumes sent through email. A profile must be created, and resumes must be submitted in English, through E-recruitment . The official language used in the workplace is English.

Skills Desired knowledge, skills and suitability If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed o n, the following:

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail to effectively achieve results
• Good interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and crisis management skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively to build relationships with clients and staff
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks and make sound ethical decisions in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to provide culturally safe, trauma informed care to clients in a mental health and addiction setting

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

• Valid First Aid and CPR certification
• RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check
• TB Clearance
• WHMIS 2015 (within one month of hire)

Job Requirements This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends and nights
• Cleaning duties that include lifting laundry bags (over 20 kg), laundry, mopping and bending
• There is a high degree of emotional stress caused by dealing regularly with situations of loss, crisis, complex trauma, mental illness, and unpredictable behaviour
• Direct contact with clients including those who may be upset, aggressive, intoxicated, cognitively impaired, or suicidal, which poses the potential risk of physical and emotional harm from these clients

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453 .
• See why the Government of Yukon has been identified as one of Canada’s top employers since 2014.

Eligibility List

6 months