Casual Support Worker II Canora Supportive Housing

George Spady Society

The George Spady Society is recognized as a leader in the development and delivery of effective services for the care, treatment, and support of individuals with substance-related disorders and dual diagnoses. People who come to us find dignity, hope and healing as they set a new path towards health and well-being. George Spady Society provides a continuum of support services supporting people with complex life circumstances associated with substance-related and concurrent disorders and homelessness, empowering them to improve their lives through client-centered, evidence-based best practices.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities

Canora Supported Living Program is seeking casual Support Staff to cover time-off requests and sick days. You will work as part of a supportive team—never alone. Casual staff also have opportunities to grow and explore roles across the wide range of programs offered by George Spady.

The Support Worker II will work both the evening and overnight shifts. Their role will involve ensuring the basic rules are followed and the building is a safe, secure environment. The Support Worker II will follow the policies and procedures of the GSS and will assist the Manor staff with any emergency issues as required.

Support Worker II will provide support, advocacy and information and after hours support to the residents. They will sensitively and appropriately support residents to meet their personal care needs to a high standard. This position will also support residents to take any prescribed medicine, complying with all medicine policies, including storage, administering and record keeping.

The Support Worker II will enable residents to achieve independence as far as possible in all areas of their life by providing appropriate information, opportunity, training and support. They will help residents to identify and choose their support needs and assist in implementing and reviewing care plans.

The Support Worker ll will have an understanding of mental health issues, trauma informed care, Harm Reduction practices and the willingness and ability to work within this framework.

Position Qualifications

The successful candidates will ideally have a degree or diploma in a Human Services field with a minimum of 1 year of direct experience in working in a residential setting. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

•An open, accepting and non-judgmental attitude with an ability to build rapport with clients and staff

•Experience working with people with complex life circumstances associated with substance-related disorders, mental health issues, mobility issues and homelessness

•Basic understanding of harm reduction principles based on dignity, hope and healing as individuals move forward towards improved health and well-being

•Demonstrates understanding of mental health issues, trauma informed care and the addictions field

•Knowledge of referrals resources

•Understanding of inner city issues

•Current Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check

•First Aid/CPR/AED Training

Hours of Work: 8 - 12-hour shifts, 7:45am – 8:15pm or 7:45pm – 8:15am. Some weekends. Shifts vary in both start times and duration, with a minimum of 4 hours and a maximum of 12 hours per shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer: George Spady Society is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse team benefits and enriches our work and is essential to our operational excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to confidentially self-identify at time of application should you wish to. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.