Aakom-Kiyii Health Services - Wellness Monitor

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 is an asset
  
• Knowledge and experience in mental health is an asset
  
• Experience working with vulnerable populations is an asset
  
• Skilled in MS Office
  
• Frequent travel is required
  

Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Resume