Social Services Intervention Support Specialist

Job summary

The specialist provides hands-on training and support to clients struggling with addiction and mental health issues within a harm reduction framework. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, housing stability, and developing therapeutic relationships.

Job details

McMan is a not-for-profit agency that has been operating since 1975. McMan provides a range of comprehensive programs across Alberta. Earning a sound reputation from success stories and positive relationships, McMan has become well known for being a responsive, highly competent, and innovative partner in service delivery. A diverse range of programs and services are accessible through local offices across Alberta to anyone who needs help. We believe that help from someone who cares should never be out of reach. Our Life Skills Outreach Program in Red Deer is seeking a Full Time Temporary Intervention and Support Specialist McMan’s PDD Life Skills Outreach Program provides hands-on training and education to clients. Intervention and Support Specialists focus on individuals who struggle with addiction and/or mental health issues along with the criteria for eligibility for Disability Services through the Government of Alberta. Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: * Post secondary diploma at minimum, preferred degree directly related to Human Services from an approved institution * Required 1 year frontline experience directly related to human services, preferred 3 years frontline experience with complex needs or co occurring disabilities in vulnerable populations * Proof of Membership in Professional Association (when applicable) * Experience in working with substance abuse, AISH, as well as PDD. * Committed to developing positive and therapeutic relationships with clients. * Basic First Aid Level C with Adult, Child, and Infant CPR &AED * Suicide Intervention Training & De-Escalation Training * Intervention Record Check & Criminal Record Check including the vulnerable sector. * Class 5 drivers license, clean drivers abstract and reliable vehicle for occasional client transportation required. * Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Culture considered an asset. Responsibilities include: * Work within a Harm Reduction framework * Working with high-risk clients with severe addiction and/or mental health issues * Develop trusting relationships with clients. * Assist with obtaining and maintaining housing. * Assist with daily tasks such as: * Money Management * Daily Medications * Grocery Shopping * Client Transportation * Encourage daily hygiene. Wage Range: $27.28/hr. - $30.51/hr. Plus, Travel Reimbursement at $0.57/KM. Benefits: McMan promotes the wellbeing of our employees, promoting flexibility, health, and wellness, as well as an excellent benefit package that includes extended health care, dental, and vision. Hours of work: 40 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work select afternoons, evenings and weekends to provide programming that serves a wide range of populations. Competition will remain open until a successful candidate is found. We thank all that apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an multi step interview process. McMan is Committed to the Principles of Employment Equity

What you’ll do

The specialist provides hands-on training and support to clients struggling with addiction and mental health issues within a harm reduction framework. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, housing stability, and developing therapeutic relationships.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Services and at least one year of frontline experience. A valid Class 5 driver's license, reliable vehicle, and various safety certifications are required.

Benefits

• Extended health care
• Dental
• Vision
• Travel reimbursement

Listed skills

• Mental Health Support · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Human services
• Addiction support
• Mental health support
• Harm reduction
• Case management
• Crisis intervention
• De-escalation
• Suicide intervention
• First aid
• CPR
• Money management
• Client transportation
• Indigenous culture awareness
• Employment Equity
• Travel Reimbursements
• De-escalation Techniques
• Valid Driver's License
• Basic First Aid
• Mental Health
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Disabilities
• Substance Abuse
• Human Services
• Innovation
• Life Skills Development
• Money Management
• Relationship Building
• Suicide Intervention

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Support Services Specialist
• Social / Human Services Specialist
• Social Work Associate Professionals
• Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

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