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Wellness Monitor

Department : Akoka'Tssini Mental Wellness

Program : Piikani Nation

Address : 1860 15 Ave, Brocket, AB

Contract Time : Part-Time, Full-Time, Contract

Shift : 12-hour shifts: weekends scheduled – 24 hours per week.

Pay : $23 per hour

Why Work For Us
Aakom-Kiyii Health Services offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package for full-time
employees (including health and dental coverage), and one paid wellness day each month to support
work-life balance. We also provide generous professional growth and training opportunities within a
supportive, positive, and community-focused workplace. Join us in meaningful work that makes a direct
and lasting impact on the health of our community.

Summary
The Wellness Monitor works out of the 24-hour harm reduction shelter. The Wellness Monitor will be the
first point of contact for services and will help participants understand local resources and community
supports available. The Wellness Monitor will provide perimeter safety checks and participant wellness
checks. The Wellness Monitor will build rapport with participants to assess the type of referrals necessary.
The Wellness Monitor supervises building security while delivering compassionate and empathetic
services to all participants through a trauma-informed lens and person-centered approach.

Role and Responsibilities Duties

  • Complete intake processes
  • Monitor general activities and cultural events
  • Complete perimeter checks (AMW buildings/property)
  • Remove debris including drug paraphilia, waste, and snow from walkways
  • Provide transportation as needed
  • Complete breathing rounds
  • Housekeeping (cooking and cleaning)
  • Chart and report on client activities daily
  • Participate in daily debriefing at shift change
  • Assist participants in Traditional healing as requested
  • Confidentially offering transparent support – only high clearance access to client file notes/info (Program Leader/Manager)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Reliable, compassionate, and works collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Organized, time focused, takes initiative
  • Medium level of verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of Piikani/Blackfoot Culture and Language is an asset
  • Manage participant relationships
  • Sound Knowledge and ability to demonstrate a practical application of the following techniques are considered an asset: crisis intervention, de-escalation skills, people management skills, conflict intervention and resolution.

Qualification

  • Post-secondary Diploma or Certificate an asset
  • Knowledge and experience in mental health or counselling an asset
  • Experience working with vulnerable populations
  • Skilled in MS Office
  • Frequent travel is required.

Applicants will be required to provide the following documents when conducting background checks:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Copy of credentials
  • Valid Driver’s License and clean abstract
  • Recent (w/I 30 days) criminal record check and vulnerable intervention record check

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through our application form on our website, email hr@akhealthservices.ca or through www.indeed.com   

*DEADLINE: Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found*