Salary Range: CA$20.16 To CA$27.02 Hourly

AboutRadius CommunityHealth & Healing (formerly Boyle McCauley HealthCentre)
Radius CommunityHealth & Healing providesinterdisciplinary, comprehensive, and person-centered primary health care forvulnerable Edmontonians with complex needs. Through primary care and healthpromotion, Radius improves the quality of life of individuals who face multiplebarriers to accessing health services.

Within Radius, the SCS (Supervised ConsumptionService) is part of a range of evidence-based services that support prevention,harm reduction and treatment for Albertans living with substance misuse. SCSprovides a place where people can use substances in a monitored, hygienicenvironment to reduce harm from substance use while offering wrap-aroundservices such as counselling, social work and referrals to housing andtreatment and works collaboratively with the rest of Radius to provideindividualized services to meet service user's needs.

Job Description
Within the clinic space, CSWs are responsible formonitoring and supervising common client space, screening and triaging clientsfor entry into our facility, and working with the clinic teams and careproviders.

Within the SCS, the CSW will provide direct clientcare to program participants accessing the consumption site. Emphasis will beplaced on forming relationships with clients, establishing rapport, supervisingand monitoring substance use, and assisting and treating potential signs ofoverdose as clinically indicated. CSWs will also facilitate clients' connectionbetween the SCS and all programs at Radius.

Position
1.0 FTE - 12:30pm-8:30pm Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm Friday

Key Responsibilities

Build relationships with service users

Provide referrals to support services

Provide education and counselling on safer drug use, harm reduction, and sexual health





Provide overdose prevention education and Naloxone training for take-home Naloxone kits.

Assist with overdose emergencies under the direction of a nurse and follow their direction

Assist the nurse with monitoring service users, and bring medical concerns to their attention

Work with a nurse to patrol, monitor, and connect individuals around the Radius neighborhood.

Assist community with drug poisonings, harm reduction counselling, and overdose response

Build rapport and relationships with community members to increase their utilization of Radius healthcare and social services

Qualifications

Mandatory vulnerable sector check and suitable criminal record check

Able to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities, strong problem-solving skills

Knowledge and experience working with both diverse and vulnerable populations

Understanding of trauma informed care and social determinants of health

Preferred Qualifications

Experience applicable to the position (social work, psychology, sociology, addictions counselling, criminal justice, ext.)

Mental health, addictions, emergency and harm reduction experience

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training

Mental Health First Aid and Applied Suicide Intervention Training

Knowledge of problems encountered by Indigenous people in using health care services

Knowledge and experience surrounding homelessness

Knowledge of social support services available in Edmonton and surrounding areas

Skills and Competencies





Able to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities, strong problem-solving skills

Be able to work both co-operatively within a multidisciplinary team and independently in a self-directed and accountable manner.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Has a positive understanding of trauma-informed care and must be able to operate within a harm reduction model of care

A kind, non-judgmental approach to working with service users and the ability to work within a harm reduction model of care

Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding for those with addictions and behavioral disorders

Knowledge and operation of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Equal Opportunity Employer
Radius Community Health and Healing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are respected and valued. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Land Acknowledgement
Radius respectfully acknowledge that we are located within Treaty 6 territory, and Metis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional home for many Indigenous Peoples including the Cree, Blackfoot, Metis, Nakota Sioux, Dene, Saulteaux, Anishinaabe, Inuit, and many others whose history, languages, and cultures continue to influence our vibrant community.

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