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Career and Life Readiness Programmer- job post The 2nd Floor Women's Recovery Centre
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The 2nd Floor Women's Recovery Centre
Job Description
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Job Overview
The Career and Life Readiness Programmer (Programmer) is a member of the Lakeland Centre for FASD 2nd Floor Women’s Recovery Centre (2nd Floor) team, with a specific direction in providing 2nd Floor clients with support services. Under the authority of the 2nd Floor Supervisor, the Programmer assumes responsibility for carrying out assigned duties including the creation and monitoring of programming schedules (individual and group) and the development and delivery of appropriate life skills-based programming to 2nd Floor clients. Programming areas include, but are not limited to, daily living, holistic recovery programming, alternative therapies, financial literacy, parenting, prenatal and postpartum education, FASD education and additional programming that aligns with 2nd Floor’s program model and client Individual Recovery Plan’s
Duties
Provide mentorship, advocacy and support to women who may be pregnant, have issues with problematic substance use and want to be in a recovery program.
Provide support to clients with emotional regulation difficulties and behavioural challenges.
Coordinate and ensure delivery of daily program activities while maintaining client priorities and compliance with program model, policies and procedures.
Develop, schedule and implement programming in the areas of vocational training, employment support, life skills/social skills training, recreational activities, personal care needs, behavioral support and addiction & mental health support.
Work in partnership with local and provincial support services to build relationships, determine gaps in service delivery and recommend strategies for improvement.
Attend community events as required.
Transportation and attendance to client appointments or programming as required.
Complete case notes in an accurate and timely manner.
Complete monthly reporting.
Qualifications
Post-secondary diploma or degree in human services, addiction & mental health, social work or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
Minimum of three (3) years direct experience working with an addiction and/or mental health field.
Experience supporting women in their healing and understanding of issues impacting women who experience poverty, trauma, homelessness, substance use and mental health disorders.
Must be culturally competent.
Experience supporting clients with behavioral challenges and implementing safety precautions in environmental working conditions that may contain the following: inappropriate language, verbal, and physical aggression.
Experience developing and facilitating life skills and/or recreation-based programming and/or workshops to youth, adults, or both.
Oral and written communication skills, ranging from individual case management to collaborating with community agencies and speak in front of large groups on behalf of the LCFASD.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Screening).
Child Intervention record check.
A current Class 5 driver’s license, satisfactory driver’s abstract and good insurance history is necessary to be insured by LCFASD, as transportation of clients is required.
This position will require driving and use of personal vehicle when the LCFASD vehicle is not available.
Proof of third-party insurance in the amount of 2 million dollars is required.
Assets
Knowledge of best practice and evidence-based approaches in addiction and mental health treatment considered an asset.
Job Overview
The Career and Life Readiness Programmer (Programmer) is a member of the Lakeland Centre for FASD 2nd Floor Women’s Recovery Centre (2nd Floor) team, with a specific direction in providing 2nd Floor clients with support services. Under the authority of the 2nd Floor Supervisor, the Programmer assumes responsibility for carrying out assigned duties including the creation and monitoring of programming schedules (individual and group) and the development and delivery of appropriate life skills-based programming to 2nd Floor clients. Programming areas include, but are not limited to, daily living, holistic recovery programming, alternative therapies, financial literacy, parenting, prenatal and postpartum education, FASD education and additional programming that aligns with 2nd Floor’s program model and client Individual Recovery Plan’s
Duties
Provide mentorship, advocacy and support to women who may be pregnant, have issues with problematic substance use and want to be in a recovery program.
Provide support to clients with emotional regulation difficulties and behavioural challenges.
Coordinate and ensure delivery of daily program activities while maintaining client priorities and compliance with program model, policies and procedures.
Develop, schedule and implement programming in the areas of vocational training, employment support, life skills/social skills training, recreational activities, personal care needs, behavioral support and addiction & mental health support.
Work in partnership with local and provincial support services to build relationships, determine gaps in service delivery and recommend strategies for improvement.
Attend community events as required.
Transportation and attendance to client appointments or programming as required.
Complete case notes in an accurate and timely manner.
Complete monthly reporting.
Qualifications
Post-secondary diploma or degree in human services, addiction & mental health, social work or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
Minimum of three (3) years direct experience working with an addiction and/or mental health field.
Experience supporting women in their healing and understanding of issues impacting women who experience poverty, trauma, homelessness, substance use and mental health disorders.
Must be culturally competent.
Experience supporting clients with behavioral challenges and implementing safety precautions in environmental working conditions that may contain the following: inappropriate language, verbal, and physical aggression.
Experience developing and facilitating life skills and/or recreation-based programming and/or workshops to youth, adults, or both.
Oral and written communication skills, ranging from individual case management to collaborating with community agencies and speak in front of large groups on behalf of the LCFASD.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Screening).
Child Intervention record check.
A current Class 5 driver’s license, satisfactory driver’s abstract and good insurance history is necessary to be insured by LCFASD, as transportation of clients is required.
This position will require driving and use of personal vehicle when the LCFASD vehicle is not available.
Proof of third-party insurance in the amount of 2 million dollars is required.
Assets
Knowledge of best practice and evidence-based approaches in addiction and mental health treatment considered an asset.
