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Sobering and Assessment Centre Worker (SACW)
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Campbell River, BC
$28.72–$30.71 an hour
Casual
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Job details

$28.72–$30.71 an hour
Employee assistance program, Casual dress
Casual
Campbell River, BC

Full job description

Job Title: Sobering and Assessment Centre Worker (SACW)

Union: Health Sciences Association

Bargaining Unit: Health Services & Support Community Subsector Association

Reports to: Centre Coordinator and Manager

Job Summary: The SACW provides support to guests accessing the Sobering and Assessment Centre, including intake and discharge.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintains a safe, clean, well-ordered environment
  • Screens client’s behaviour (level of belligerence, functioning, mobility) for admittance using intercom system and/or records clients’ discharge.
  • Observes clients and reports/records basic information.
  • Provides food, blankets, hygiene supplies, first aid supplies to clients as required
  • Provides links to community resources to clients as needed
  • Prepares light snacks
  • Performs daily housekeeping duties, including laundry
  • Re-stocks facility supplies and notifies supervisor when purchases are necessary.
  • Adheres to the Society’s standards, protocols, and policies
  • Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as daily logs, filing, and communication books
  • Performs other related duties as required

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • This job requires a high level of empathy and initiative.
  • Knowledge and understanding of individuals affected by substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and/or homelessness is an asset
  • Non-violent crisis intervention training an asset
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to observe and recognize and report changes in clients

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3-6 months recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
  • Valid First Aid with CPR-C
  • Valid Food Safe Certificate
  • Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable

Pay: $28.72-$30.71 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Employee assistance program

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Campbell River, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Location:

  • Campbell River, BC (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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