Addiction Support Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Guelph, Canada Stonehenge Therapeutic Community Full time

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community provides a range of residential and community-based treatment services to individuals struggling with addiction and concurrent mental health issues. Our agency is committed to taking the journey together and supporting those with whom we work to grow, thrive, and contribute to society.

**About the Role**:
The Addiction Support Coordinator’s core responsibilities are to provide direct service to individuals with addiction issues that are made more complex by the presence of one or more of the following concurrent conditions: acquired brain injury, developmental delay, complex concurrent disorders, or geriatric issues. This role will assist with acquiring and maintaining access to medical care, mental health and addictions support, medication management, and all aspects of daily living. The Addiction Support Coordinator also provides consultation and capacity building supports to service providers working with these populations, delivers community education, networks and collaborates with other community agencies and the general public.

**Role Type**:

- Full time contract (approx. 12 months) primarily supporting the Guelph-Wellington area)
- Monday-Friday, days

**Why Work for Us?**
- Comprehensive Benefit plan (no employee co-pay required)
- Enhanced vacation and paid time off entitlements
- Employee and Family Assistance Program available
- Paid wellness time
- Stonehenge is proud to be a learning environment - professional development opportunities available

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of a BSW or other University Degree relevant to mental health, addiction or Social Services
- Minimum one year of progressive experience in addictions or mental health; experience in concurrent disorders or trauma informed practice an asset
- Experience with case management preferred
- CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada
- Standard First Aid/CPR Level C
- Valid G Driver’s License and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
- Reliable vehicle and willing to transport program participants
- Must provide proof from Insurance provider of 1) at least $2 million in general liability and 2) have declared scope of vehicle use to Insurance provider
- Lived experience related to addictions and/or mental health an asset

**Role Responsibilities**:
**Direct Support Coordination Services**
- Manage the prioritization and intake of clients
- Coordinate and deliver clinical and support services for clients including:
- Advocate for and facilitate linkages and access to primary care, addiction, and mental health supports appropriate to the needs of individuals living with addiction who also experience one or more of the following comorbidities: acquired brain injury (ABI), developmental delay, complex mental heath concerns, geriatric issues- Conduct, coordinate, and integrate assessments (including GAIN) with the input and recommendations of other health care professionals
- Develop realistic goals and monitor progress towards them in collaboration with clients and identified supports (where appropriate)
- 1:1 psychoeducational interventions that support progress towards identified goals and enhance overall health and well-being, particularly in relation to mental health and addiction
- Ongoing assessment of risk and safety with crisis planning and intervention as required
- Utilize evidence-informed practices including (but not limited to) Motivational Interviewing, Stage-Matched Intervention, Trauma-Informed approaches, CBT and DBT- Make referrals to internal and/or external program or services, as appropriate
- Comprehensive and collaborative discharge planning

**Consult and Build Relationships with Community Agencies**
- Provide consultation, capacity building, and education to service providers working with the target populations to support their ability to work effectively with clients experiencing addiction
- Liaise with community agencies and referral sources to ensure a steady flow of information and smooth referrals to community supports
- Build and maintain effective relationships in the areas of addictions and mental health as well as primary care, developmental disabilities, ABI, long term care, TC and other related service areas
- Participate on community committees as appropriate to support local strategies regarding complex care and reduction of inappropriate emergency department use

**Administration and Reporting**
- Maintain detailed records and ensure reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner
- Complete incident reports as required
- Prepare and submit regular travel expense claims
- Involvement in program development, evaluation, data collection/input into CaseWORKS
- Assist with the development and evaluation of the program as requested
- Attend program specific and organizational team meetings as required
- Attend clinical supervision regularly

Applications will be accepted until **June 13, 2023 at 4pm.**

We look forward to meeting you
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