Relief Support Practitioner

Relief Support Practitioner

Requirements

ENVIROS - Who We Are:

Enviros

is an innovative social services agency that provides critical, individualized programs to children, youth, adults and families in vulnerable situations to meet their desired outcomes and wellness.

Enviros

helps our clients make strength-based changes to move to independence within a healthy community.

Enviros

focuses programs on the unique needs of individual clients practicing experiential learning to provide opportunities for personal discovery and growth.

Enviros

focus is on building relationships and is the foundation of the work we do. This enables clients to develop skills, healthy trust, and independence.

Since our founding in 1976,Enviros has been an early adopter of new evidence-based best practices and has developed and informed other leading practices.

Why People Choose Enviros

Simply stated, our vision is: “The Power of Human Relationships Invites Belonging and Inspires Growth”.

Position Summary
The Relief Workers within Enviros provide support and safety to the clients within each program, working with up to 10 young people (males and females) at any given time. The Relief Worker is responsible for behavior management as per each program requirements and follow-through on pertinent issues (client and program related). Other expectations of this role may include modelling of professional behaviours, maintaining support for the program service plans, and providing programming and support for daily living tasks and activities.

Accountabilities
This section provides the key outcomes the position is accountable for and the activities that are required to achieve those outcomes.

1.Direct Client Care
•Provide constant and ongoing supervision of the clients in the program.
•Establish positive relationships with the clients.
•Complete daily requirements with each client within the program – including, though not limited to, chores, recreational activities, decision-making, problem-solving, educational support, wilderness programming and client advocacy.
•Household
•Assume responsibility for household duties as required.

2.Documentation
Complete daily documentation, including:
•Daily notes on each client.
•Staff communication notes.
•Medication.
•Incident reports as required.
•Completion of the Relief Feedback Forms with the employee with whom they are working.

3.Enviros Community Support
•Attend staff meetings and participate in additional training as required

4.Reporting Relationships
•Report to the Program Supervisor or the full-time staff on shift for the program that they are working in.

Competencies
Competencies are the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours an employee requires to be successful in their role at Enviros. They are generally aligned with the culture and core values of the organization.
•Communication: able to communicate clearly and tactfully to all levels of the organization in a way that builds rapport and trust using a variety of communication mediums
•Adaptability: adapts to changing departmental and organizational needs and a variety of situations and distractions that arise regularly; and supports the cultivation of a work environment that can manage change well
•Decision Making: uses strong critical thinking with principle-based processing to make timely, informed decisions that enhance the quality of Program service delivery and improve systems
•Collaboration: able to work effectively with all departments, programs and principle-based processes that includes a diverse group of people; promotes cooperation and commitment to achieve goals; and fosters a positive and inclusive work environment
•Initiative: acts confidently in taking the initiative and solving problems and empowers others to do
the same; able to effectively manage time with strong organizational skills to meet all job requirements successfully.
•Learning: proactively identifies ways for self-improvement and development and fully supports the growth and development in all staff with culturally aware, strengths based and individualized planning

Qualifications/Experience
•Diploma / Undergraduate Degree in Human Services
•Experience with experiential learning, strength-based practice and working in Group Care programs considered an asset.
•CPR and First Aid Certification
•Current Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Search) and Intervention Record Check

Enviros believes in the power of diversity and we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.

Additionally, Enviros is committed to having a workforce of skilled and diversified representation of the population we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however in our commitment to the population we serve, preference will be given to candidates self-identifying as an Indigenous Person.

Pre-Employment Background Check Requirements

As a condition of employment, all staff working for Enviros are required to complete:

• Intervention Record Check (IRC)Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

Both checks must be completed prior to the employee’s start date. Please note that this process can take up to six (6) weeks to complete.

Enviros will accept IRCs and Criminal Record Checks with VSC that are no more than six (6) months old at the time of hire.

Applicants may choose to apply for these checks in advance of being selected for an interview or employment by clicking the links below and following the required process to avoid potential delays in commencement if you are the successful candidate. Please be aware that initiating these checks does not guarantee advancement in the recruitment process.

Apply here:

https://irc-client-prod.azurewebsites.net/irc

https://www.policesolutions.ca/checks/services/calgary/