Support Liaison - Lotus
About The Position
Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North (MPCSSN) is a charitable society established in 1972, dedicated to delivering diverse community and family-focused programming tailored to the unique needs of Alberta's Northwest region. They collaborate with Alberta Health Services and Alberta Human Services to provide comprehensive support services and are accredited by CARF International. The Lotus Group Care program provides 24-hour care and protection for youth aged 12 and under, offering in-home and out-of-home programming for those struggling with mild to moderate behavioral or emotional health issues during periods of crisis or transition. The duration of stay is individualized, potentially short or long-term.
Requirements
- 2+ Year post-secondary diploma or degree
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License
- Driver’s Abstract
- Clear Criminal Records Check
- Clear Children’s Services Intervention Check
- Vehicle Insurance stating $2 million liability and access to a reliable vehicle
Nice To Haves
- Education or experience in Childhood/Early Childhood education and/or program development would be an asset
Responsibilities
- Use creativity and flexibility to create a visual daily schedule based on program and individual needs, focusing time on appropriate group activities and individualized programming
- Monitor and track individuals’ person-centered goals, and work with program team to ensure deadlines are adhered to and recorded
- Assist persons-served in creating a network of community supports and involve relevant agencies and family members where appropriate
- Coordinate and communicate all support strategies and community networking plans with their Program Manager, including monthly reporting on scheduled activities and their therapeutic value to persons served
- One weekend a month designated on-call for home program
- Professional collaboration with program stakeholders, including funding bodies (Recovery Alberta), RCMP and other law officials, representatives of the justice system, and community members
- Champion programming initiatives to Agency members to ensure all staff are supporting persons-served using trauma informed, therapeutic interventions
- Collaborate with Support Liaison team to implement Agency-wide programming projects and events
- Attend all meetings, appointments, case-conferences and training as delegated by their Program Manager
- Participate in monthly supervisions with respective supervisors and attend monthly staff meetings
- Liaise and collaborate with family members or natural supports of persons-served to ensure a holistic approach to service delivery
- Support employee onboarding process within the Agency by facilitating Agency tours
- Complete all other delegated tasks at the discretion of Leadership
Benefits
- Core training upon hiring in Trauma-Informed Care, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, First Aid, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
- Ongoing professional development opportunities, including training in person-centered care, Mental Health First Aid & therapeutic programming
- Vacation entitlement of two weeks in the first year, increasing to four weeks in the second year of employment
- Educational support after 2 years of employment
- Comprehensive benefits package at 3 months of employment
- $500.00 Wellness Spending Benefit
- RRSP Matching Benefit up to $100 per month at 6 months employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
