Community Wellness(8) Crisis Stabilization Worker
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Samson Cree Nation Community Wellness department and the supervision of the Respite Team Lead. We are seeking (8) compassionate, skilled, and trauma-informed Crisis Stabilization Workers to support individuals experiencing mental health crises, substance use challenges, emotional distress, and other immediate psychosocial needs within a stabilization trailer setting. The candidates will have a healthcare, mental health, addictions, or human services background and will provide immediate support, de-escalation, safety monitoring, basic health assessments within their scope of practice, and connections to appropriate community resources.
RESPONSIBILITIES;
• Complete intakes as individuals utilize the stabilization trailers
• Conduct initial observations and identify immediate safety concerns or changes in a person's condition.
• Provide compassionate, person-centred support to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises.
• Use trauma-informed approaches, verbal de-escalation, and crisis intervention techniques to reduce distress.
• Monitor individuals for changes in behaviour, emotional presentation, or physical well-being.
• Support individuals experiencing intoxication, withdrawal concerns, emotional dysregulation, or psychosocial distress, within training and scope of practice.
• Recognize medical emergencies and initiate appropriate emergency response procedures.
• Assist with safety planning, coping strategies, and short-term stabilization.
• Connect individuals with healthcare providers, mental health services, addiction treatment, housing supports, and community outreach programs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in accordance with organizational policies.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, physicians, paramedics, social workers, outreach teams, and other community partners.
• Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, and respectful stabilization environment.
• Follow all occupational health and safety procedures, infection prevention protocols, and organizational policies.
• This position will consist of 12 hour Day/Night shifts with Four On/Four Off Rotation
• Documenting or charting client notes with software programs.
• Strategizing and planning each client's exit plan from the Stabilization Trailers.
Education/Experience:
• Background as a Health Care Aide with a Crisis Background. Or Certification in Addictions Counselling, Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), and emergency response experience.
• Training and Experience in addictions or a related field. Certification or experience in de-escalation
• Certification or experience with Medication Administration
• Experience working with vulnerable populations or individuals experiencing crisis, trauma, homelessness, mental health challenges, or substance use concerns.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and compassionate in high-stress situations.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, cultural safety, and non-judgmental support.
• HCA will be under the authority of the Health Professions Act and registered under the Licenced Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides Profession Regulation as required yearly
Required Documentation:
➔ Copy of Valid Driver's License and Driver's Abstract
➔ Updated Resume with 3 references
➔ Copy of Certifications/Copy of Practice Permit
➔ A completed Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check
ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE SCREENED AND MUST CONTAIN THE ABOVE lNFORMATION OR WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
Please submit the required documentation to: SAMSON CREE NATION PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
Phone number: 780-585-3793
Email: personnel.179@gmall.com
Deadline for Applications: NOVEMBER 12, 2026
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