Sobering Centre Wellness Worker
Carrier Sekani Family Services•Prince George, BC
•CA$26 - CA$34•Onsite
About The Position
The Sobering Centre Wellness Worker is responsible for supporting clients accessing the Sobering Centre by providing a safe, trauma informed and welcoming environment where a person who is intoxicated due to alcohol and/or substances use may be able to stay as an alternative to incarceration for public intoxication, or inappropriate hospital admission through the Emergency Department.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3-6 months recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Two-year Social Services Diploma preferred
- Certification with the Indigenous Certification Board of Canada an asset
Responsibilities
- Screens individuals to determine eligibility as per the criteria and completes intake
- Provides an initial assessment of the needs of the client
- Provides sobering stabilization in a structured, substance free environment that includes trauma informed and culturally safe care
- Facilitates connection to substance use services, day treatment programs and other community services and supports, including mutual aid groups
Benefits
- generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance
- Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period)
- extended health and dental benefits
- meaningful educational and professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
