Team Lead, Supportive Living -(FT 40 Hours)
at Canadian Mental Health Association
Calgary, AB, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 29 Jan, 2025 | Not Specified | 01 Nov, 2024 | N/A | Cooperation,Conflict Resolution,Professional Manner,Constructive Feedback,Psychology | No | No |
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Description:
Published
October 21, 2024
Closing Date
The posting will remain active on the website until the position is filled.
Job Description
Full Time
Location
Calgary, AB
Posting Type
- Employment Opportunity
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Psychology or Human Service or relevant diploma level with five (5) years’ experience.
- You have worked in the mental health field for over five (5) years and have a deep commitment to and understanding of the recovery model.
- You demonstrate deep respect not only for clients but for the teams you support, your peers and community partners.
- Must be able to be on call on a rotational basis with other Team Leads.
- Current CPR and First Aid certificates.
- ASIST training is considered an asset.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Effective conflict resolution, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Recognizes and adheres to professional boundaries.
- Approachable, accessible and facilitates cooperation.
- Works effectively in a team environment.
- Able to engage in active listening and provide/accept constructive feedback.
- Is able to represent self and the agency in a professional manner.
- Valid driver’s license and a vehicle.
Responsibilities:
KEY SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES AND SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Coaching, supporting and supervision of staff.
- Utilizing a team approach, guide staff with program objectives, expectations and interventions.
- Responding to emergency situations, deescalating situations, problem solving, and connecting with various stakeholders as needed, etc.
- Liaising and working within the direction of the clinical team to support the needs of the clients.
- To liaise with community partners on a regular basis, to ensure collaborative efforts in assisting clients to meet their personal goals.
- Using a client centered, trauma informed approach to support clients on their recovery journey.
- Actively engaged in ongoing research on areas relevant to recovery framework with respect to suicide supports, trauma informed work, and mental health conditions and addictions.
- Providing hands-on support to teach clients daily living skills (cooking, budgeting, cleaning, time management etc.).
- Responsible for administrative tasks.
- Purchasing of essential items for the group homes.
- Deliver back up support to program as needed.
- Providing on call support which may include coming in on weekday/weekends when relief coverage cannot be found.
- Managing day to day incidents as they arise and reporting critical incidents as necessary.
- Utilizing case management principles to maintain knowledge of the clients in the group homes.
- Facilitation of skill-building groups.
- Other duties as required.
ADDITIONAL TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMPETENCIES
- Work collaboratively with team members in the development of new, innovative services within the Supportive Living (Group Homes) program.
- Adhere to the definition and guiding principles of the Team Model.
- Promote the principles of diversity and equity in all work-related duties, wherever applicable.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Health Care
Diploma
Psychology
Proficient
1
Calgary, AB, Canada