Addictions Worker
About the role
OBJECTIVE: THE ADDICTION WORKER AT SUNTRAC WELLNESS AND ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTRE DELIVERS CONCURRENT-INFORMED SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AGED NINETEEN (19) YEARS AND OLDER WITH SUBSTANCE USE CONCERNS. IN COLLABORATION WITH SERVICE-USERS AND THE SUNTRAC TEAM, THE ADDICTION WORKER WILL PROVIDE INTAKE AND ASSESSMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, GROUP FACILITATION, AND CONSULTATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO SERVICE USERS, USING AN EVIDENCE-INFORMED PERSPECTIVE. ALL STAFF WILL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH MISSION SERVICES VISION TO CREATE A HEALTHY AND RESILIENT COMMUNITY.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrate competence in assessment, case management, group facilitation, and documentation practices in service-user care
- Promote the efficient and effective daily operation of the program within the guidelines and policies of Mission Services, and in consultation with the Director and Manager of the program
- Demonstrate person-centered and trauma-informed care
- Provide evidence-based practice in the treatment of substance use and mental health
- Assess for harmful substance use and suicide risk and support service users in risk management planning
- Assess service users for concurrent mental health issues
- Liaise with community resources in health, justice, education, social services, and provide referrals as needed
- Be an active ambassador for Mission Services Addiction Services
- Uphold Mission Services mission, values and standards
- Work safely in accordance with Mission Services health and safety policies and procedures, identify any health and safety concerns, and report any concerns to management
- Adhere to a strict confidentiality policy
- Other duties as required to ensure continuation of services
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Bachelors’ degree (or equivalent) in Social Work, Psychology, Addiction Studies, Concurrent Disorders, or a related human service field
- Minimum two (2) years (or equivalent) of professionally supervised work in the delivery of services in substance use and/or mental health is preferred
- CCAC certified or working towards obtaining accreditation with CACCF is an asset
- Ability to work with individuals of diverse and marginalized populations
- Familiarity with harm reduction framework with substance use and mental health.
- Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution with distress individuals
- Understanding of working from a person-centered trauma-informed perspective
- Ability to assess for harmful substance use and suicide risk
- Excellent verbal, written communication, organizational and time management skills
- Must be comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Must be a confident decision-maker
- Ability to work remotely and in office to provide virtual and in-person services
COMPENSATION:
- $26.37 Hourly Wage
HOURS OF WORK:
- 37.5 hours per week
REQUIREMENTS:
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test
About Mission Services of Hamilton
We accomplish this by offering professional services in a caring and dignified manner for every person who comes through our doors — without regard to faith, race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, educational status, or sexual orientation. The community we hope to create is one that is healthy and resilient. It’s a place where everyone has access to healthy food, safe housing, and opportunities to enrich their futures and participate in the social and economic life of our neighbourhood and city.
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Addictions Worker
About the role
OBJECTIVE: THE ADDICTION WORKER AT SUNTRAC WELLNESS AND ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTRE DELIVERS CONCURRENT-INFORMED SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AGED NINETEEN (19) YEARS AND OLDER WITH SUBSTANCE USE CONCERNS. IN COLLABORATION WITH SERVICE-USERS AND THE SUNTRAC TEAM, THE ADDICTION WORKER WILL PROVIDE INTAKE AND ASSESSMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, GROUP FACILITATION, AND CONSULTATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO SERVICE USERS, USING AN EVIDENCE-INFORMED PERSPECTIVE. ALL STAFF WILL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH MISSION SERVICES VISION TO CREATE A HEALTHY AND RESILIENT COMMUNITY.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrate competence in assessment, case management, group facilitation, and documentation practices in service-user care
- Promote the efficient and effective daily operation of the program within the guidelines and policies of Mission Services, and in consultation with the Director and Manager of the program
- Demonstrate person-centered and trauma-informed care
- Provide evidence-based practice in the treatment of substance use and mental health
- Assess for harmful substance use and suicide risk and support service users in risk management planning
- Assess service users for concurrent mental health issues
- Liaise with community resources in health, justice, education, social services, and provide referrals as needed
- Be an active ambassador for Mission Services Addiction Services
- Uphold Mission Services mission, values and standards
- Work safely in accordance with Mission Services health and safety policies and procedures, identify any health and safety concerns, and report any concerns to management
- Adhere to a strict confidentiality policy
- Other duties as required to ensure continuation of services
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Bachelors’ degree (or equivalent) in Social Work, Psychology, Addiction Studies, Concurrent Disorders, or a related human service field
- Minimum two (2) years (or equivalent) of professionally supervised work in the delivery of services in substance use and/or mental health is preferred
- CCAC certified or working towards obtaining accreditation with CACCF is an asset
- Ability to work with individuals of diverse and marginalized populations
- Familiarity with harm reduction framework with substance use and mental health.
- Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution with distress individuals
- Understanding of working from a person-centered trauma-informed perspective
- Ability to assess for harmful substance use and suicide risk
- Excellent verbal, written communication, organizational and time management skills
- Must be comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Must be a confident decision-maker
- Ability to work remotely and in office to provide virtual and in-person services
COMPENSATION:
- $26.37 Hourly Wage
HOURS OF WORK:
- 37.5 hours per week
REQUIREMENTS:
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test
About Mission Services of Hamilton
We accomplish this by offering professional services in a caring and dignified manner for every person who comes through our doors — without regard to faith, race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, educational status, or sexual orientation. The community we hope to create is one that is healthy and resilient. It’s a place where everyone has access to healthy food, safe housing, and opportunities to enrich their futures and participate in the social and economic life of our neighbourhood and city.