Saskatoon

Saskatchewan

398 live openings

Minimum Qualifications

• And skills
• Degree/Diploma in a Human Services field and two years of related work experience
• Minimum one year experience working with those experiencing homelessness; direct experience with Housing First initiatives considered a strong asset
• Experience in case management is considered a strong asset
• A passion to be part of ending homelessness in Alberta
• Demonstrated competency to practice crisis intervention
• Experience working with mental health and/or addictions considered is considered a strong and preferred asset
• Ability to de-escalate and problem solve with individuals under the influence and/or struggling with a mental health crisis
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with culturally diverse clients, including a familiarity with the Indigenous culture
• Knowledge of Edmonton’s community resources
• Excellent organizational, written, oral and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, members of a team, and community agencies
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to be a self-starter able to work in a cross-functional team
• Ability to accomplish goals with minimal supervision
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Programs); experience with Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) an asset; Knowledge of FOIP and ability to observe confidentiality standards

WORKING CONDITIONS • Physical effort

• minimal to significant physical effort required while working directly with risk population in life recovery. Role also involves some organizational tasks.
• Mental effort: varied mental and emotional effort required to provide ongoing compassionate care and resolve conflicts. Must be able to respond appropriately to intense situations
• Employees are to be aware that many of our clients may experience difficulties or impairment at times, which could result in them uttering threats, discriminatory statements, and other insults at your person. This may in a raised voice, or in seeing unpredictable behaviour up to and including the possibility of them becoming aggressive
• Training on how to respond is provided, but this is to be considered typical working conditions. Many of our clients are unaware of the impact of these comments ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• An Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard Seed
• As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seed’s Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.
• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer NOTE
• Your privacy is important to us. The information we collect is used solely for consideration for employment.
• We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Mustard Seed reserves the right to amend job advertisements. No phone calls please.

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