Addictions Response Worker

2 weeks ago

Kahnawake, Canada Kahnawake Shakotiia'takehnhas Community Services - KSCS Full time

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Addictions Response Worker - Level II


KSCS is seeking a highly skilled & experienced individual to provide Addictions Response Services to individuals, families, and the community of Kahnawake.


Under the supervision of Clinical Supervisor, Addictions, and the Manager of Support Services, the main focus of the Addiction Response Worker is to provide specialized counselling, education and support services to individuals, families and the community of Kahnawake by helping client understand and address substance abuse and related problems, including mental health issues, problem gambling, family dynamic impacts and lifestyle changes.


Required Education & Experience:

  • Mustbe an active member of the Professional Order of Social Workers or the Acquired Rights List, with one (1) to three (3) years related work experience
  • Knowledge of individual, family, group, and crisis counselling methods.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a vehicle.

Status:
Indefinite full-time position, with a 6-month probationary period.

Salary:
Starting at $34.24/hour.

Schedule: 35 hrs/week; must be willing to work flexible hours as necessary.

Addictions Response Worker, Level II

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY


Under the supervision of Clinical Supervisor, Addictions, and the Manager of Support Services, the main focus of the Addiction Response Worker is to provide specialized counselling, education and support services to individuals, families and the community of Kahnawake by helping client understand and address substance abuse and related problems, including mental health issues, problem gambling, family dynamic impacts and lifestyle changes.


With general management supervision, independently applies learned skills and knowledge associated with the job family to complete diverse, moderately complex assignments within defined policy and according to objectives.

Conducts screening, assessments, and provides specific addiction treatment options including referrals to internal/external treatment programs. Develops treatment plans and addresses behavioural issues to achieve short and long term goals of the individual.

Decisions are based on significant analysis & interpretation within policy. Modifies methods, techniques & procedures to achieve results. Has full autonomy to deliver predefined accountabilities. Technical output is trusted as accurate & sound.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES

Conducts screenings, intakes and orientations with individual clients.

  • Screens clients to determine his/her appropriateness and eligibility for services.
  • Obtains necessary demographics required to open files for clients.
  • Identifies any coexisting conditions (medical, psychiatric, physical, etc.) that indicate needs for additional professional assessments and/or services.
  • Provides information to the clients regarding program goals, objectives and rules.
  • Completes initial plans with the clients to ensure continued follow up.

Assesses and evaluates client strengths, weaknesses, problems and need for development of a treatment plan.

  • Assess a person with a mental or neuropsychological disorder attested by a diagnosis or evaluation performed by a qualified professional.
  • As a reserved evaluation, this assessment involves clinical judgment on the situation of a person from whom the professional has gathered information and has to communicate the findings of this judgement.
  • Conducts biopsychosocial assessments by using appropriate assessment tools.
  • Gathers relevant history from clients, including, but not limited to: alcohol and other drug abuse, using appropriate interview techniques.
  • Develops an evaluation of the client's substance abuse and any coexisting conditions based on results of all assessments.
  • Collaborates with clients to design clientcentered, strengthbased change strategies which reflect evidencebased practices and clinical experience.

Designs and arranges for treatment plans based on the assessments.

  • Identifies and prioritizes issues to be addressed based on individual client needs.
  • Formulates immediate and longterm goals using behavioural terms.
  • Identifies the treatment methods and resources to be utilized as appropriate for the individual clients which will address the identified issues and achieve the short and longterm goals.
  • Develops and implements services within the Addictions Response program, or identifies resources which provide these services.
  • Evaluates internal and external services in relation to best practices and appropriateness for continued use.

Provides specific counselling to clients.

  • Identifies and determines the counselling method to be used for the particular client, such as Reality Therapy, Motivational Counselling, Strategic Family Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, etc.
  • Conducts individual, group, and family counselling sessions in a professional and ethica

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