ABOUT RADIUS COMMUNITY HEALTH & HEALING (FORMERLY BOYLE MCCAULEY HEALTH CENTRE)

Radius Community Health & Healing provides interdisciplinary, team based, integrated, comprehensive, and person-centered primary health care for vulnerable Edmontonians with complex needs. Through primary care and health promotion, Radius improves the quality of life and well-being of populations and individuals who face multiple barriers to accessing health services. Radius achieves this by providing the highest standard of evidence-informed and client-focused inter-professional care. We collaborate with our clients to address the broad determinants of health.

JOB SUMMARY

The Pathways to Housing Program Support Assistants provide a variety of functions including coordinating Team and Client activities and schedules; reception, clerical tasks and other assistance to meet Client and Team needs; preparing program reports; providing a central communication hub for staff communication and safety; supporting electronic client records and troubleshooting. These tasks all require that Program Support Assistants maintain a base line knowledge of each client’s current situation, recovery goals and case management plan.

EDUCATION:

A degree or diploma in Human Services, Health, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may also be considered.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Advanced computer skills (Windows Office Suite, database software, electronic client files, and mobile technology).

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE:

Basic understanding of bookkeeping principles.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Experience working with individuals with mental illness, addictions, trauma histories, and/or homelessness. Knowledge of Housing First and Harm Reduction principles is an asset. Experience working with diverse cultural populations, including Indigenous peoples, is also an asset.

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

ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS:

Provide clerical support, including scanning, filing, updating records, making calls, and preparing meeting minutes, agendas, and reports.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Program Director.