Community & Residential Support Worker

Forensic Psychological Services Therapy & Support Services, leaders in clinical and criminal psychological and mental health support are currently seeking candidates interested in a full-time opportunity as a Support Worker to join our team as part of our Community & Residential Support Programs in Brandon, Manitoba.

This position involves providing practical life skill training, mentoring, support, crisis intervention and risk management services to clients in treatment at our practice. Clients include adults and youth, males and females, and special need populations, all of which have been in conflict with the law or are at risk of being in conflict with the law. Each shift includes supporting a variety of clients who may be living in separate homes, with tasks and programming within their residence and in the community.

The ideal candidate is committed to being a catalyst for change and wellness; is a mature, emotionally strong, confident, self-motivated individual who is comfortable taking initiative; and interested in and able to provide support, mentor, and teach skills while also able to set limits/boundaries and work from a place of client accountability. If you are someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and being active and creative in their work, values being part of a strong and collaborative team, is able to wear multiple hats and shift priorities on a dime, we’d like to learn more about you. This position is about supporting clients and working collaboratively with the clinical team to facilitate client growth.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
▪ Cover letter and Resume
▪ The ability to work flexible hours, which could include day, evening or weekend shifts
▪ Completion of satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Search, as well as Adult and Child Abuse Registry Checks

IT IS AN ASSET IF YOU HAVE:
▪ Post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent work experience.
▪ A driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
▪ Familiarity with Indigenous culture and traditional lifestyles.
▪ Knowledge of and/or experience participating in Indigenous traditional teachings, processes of healing and ceremonies is an asset. If this is you, we encourage you to apply and identify this in your cover letter and resume. Candidates with this knowledge and experience will have the opportunity to work both as a support worker and as a support worker within our Traditional Support & Healing Program for Indigenous clients.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
▪ Be comfortable working with challenging clients in a community setting, including those who have been identified as having risk factors of concern, high needs and who may live with mental health disorders and struggle with addictions.
▪ Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, responsibility and personal/professional integrity.
▪ Have skills and experience related to crisis management, conflict resolution and general counselling.
▪ Be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
▪ Have strong time management and organizational skills including the ability to manage a caseload and schedule appointments with clients.
▪ Have strong, professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document session notes, contribute to reports and write email correspondence in a professional and timely manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
▪ Establishing meaningful working relationships with clients and acting as a mentor and role model.
▪ Leading and assisting clients with daily routines and life skills (e.g., self-care and hygiene, time management, cleaning and organizing in the homes, shopping, cooking, budgeting).
▪ Planning and implementing recreational programming.
▪ Being aware of, monitoring and responding to the vulnerabilities and risk factors of our clients, as well as attending to any crises that arise.
▪ Being aware of, supporting and reinforcing client risk management plans and strategies.
▪ Maintaining safe, healthy, therapeutic homes by balancing support with applying house rules and policies.
▪ Recording and sharing information related to client functioning and/or house issues (e.g., session/shift notes, emails to team, incident reports).
▪ Working collaboratively with the other Support Workers and psychologists.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS:
▪ Competitive Salary
▪ Health Benefits
▪ Pension Plan
▪ Paid training
▪ Paid holiday and sick days
▪ A great team culture

At FPS, we believe in the power of change and the possibility of bright futures for our clients. Our success is a direct result of our awesome team and we provide a work environment that inspires exceptional service. For more information, visit us at www.FPSpsychealth.com.

HOW TO APPLY:
Submit your cover letter and resume, including salary expectations and shift availability by Friday November 25, 2022.

We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.