Addiction Treatment Worker

6 months ago

Kitchener, Canada House of Friendship Full time

At House of Friendship, we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values of Compassion, Inclusion, Justice, Dignity and Hope. And we have fun

Sounds pretty great, doesn’t it? It is

*** This is a permanent, part time (7.5 hours per week) position.**

**Schedule to be: every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday, from 8am to 4pm.**

**G class driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle required for some programs.**

**Successful completion of a Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector) is required pre-employment.**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Supervise the residence to ensure program guidelines are being followed (some programs)
- Establish and maintain a helping relationship with program participants while upholding appropriate professional boundaries
- Facilitate psychoeducational and Recreational Groups
- Provide support to program participants when accessing external providers including medical interventions as required
- Assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions independently and as part of a team including crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning.
- Complete administrative and household tasks
- Maintain confidentiality in compliance with Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
- Complete documentation and data entry in accordance with agency and legislative requirements
- Support with medication processes including communication with pharmacies and doctor’s, reviewing and creating necessary medication documents, and providing access to medication (some programs)
- Schedule and conduct random urine screen drug testing
- Work as part of a team including attending the team meetings, trainings and regular supervision meetings
- Participate in other program activities as required
- Support onboarding and training of new team members
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and training

**Job Specific Knowledge/Skills**:

- Sensitivity to and knowledge of issues relating to and impacting on all genders and marginalized populations
- Strong understanding of interpersonal skills and the ability to engage in meaningful conversations to develop rapport with individuals who use substances using a strength-based approach
- Knowledge of and training in substance use including associated health risks;
- Demonstrated capacity for accurate and efficient documentation and computer data entry
- Demonstrated ability to calmly problem-solve in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment;
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
- Commitment to work with and support training of students, volunteers and new employees as required
- Group facilitation and management skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and training

**Education/Experience**:

- Minimum College Diploma or University Degree in Related Field of Study required (i.e. social services, social work, addictions, mental health, community development etc.
- Knowledge and understanding of the complexities of substances, problematic substance use and recovery oriented interventions required
- Previous experience in a social service setting is considered an asset

**Critical Skills**:

- Commitment to understand and uphold the mission and values of House of Friendship is expected
- Exemplary emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, conflict management and problem solving skills required;
- Ability to work professionally as a team member with staff, participants and community members
- Experience or strong interest in working with diverse populations including people from various cultural backgrounds, income levels, and sensitivity to their needs;
- Experience with and commitment to using an anti-racism, anti-oppressive and trauma informed approach to consultation, program design, evaluations of processes and service delivery;
- Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a positive work environment including the ability to navigate change in a positive and productive manner
- Must be dependable, professional, flexible, a team player, and have a positive attitude;
- Respectful, supportive and engaging approach to persons with physical and/or cognitive disabilities, addictions, mental illness and other life challenges

**Compensation**:

- We value our team members above all else and know that our mission can only succeed through your work
- We value the work that you do with fair pay and benefits:

- We are a Living Wage employer as defined by the Ontario Living Wage Network
- We use a 3.5:1 ratio meaning that the highest paid team member is not paid more than 3.5 times than the lowest paid team member
- T

  • Addiction Treatment Worker

    6 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada House of Friendship Full time

    At House of Friendship, we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values...

  • Support Staff

    6 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers Full time

    **Division**: Ontario Addiction Treatment Centre **Location**: Kitchener East, ON **Job Type**: Full-Time Permanent **Hours**: 35 hours per week. Must be available every other weekend. **Pay Rate**: $17.71 per hour **Union**:This position is represented by U.F.C.W. Local 175. **Reference ID**: 001-OATC-1717 Come join our growing organization as a part...

  • Support Staff

    6 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers Full time

    **Division**: Towards Recovery Clinic **Location**: Kitchener, ON **Job Type**: Part-Time Permanent **Hours**: 46 hours bi-weekly **Week 1**: Wednesday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm **Week 2**: Wednesday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - Saturday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm - ** Pay Rate**: $17.37 per...

  • Addiction Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Indwell Full time

    Come Build Hope and Homes with Us! Addiction Support Worker - Full Time Kitchener, ON- St. Mark’s Place **Position Description**: Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the Addiction Support Worker, will be responsible to provide tenants residing at St. Mark's Place with supports that help achieve health and housing stability. The Addiction Support Worker...

  • Youth Addiction Treatment Specialist

    7 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Ray of Hope Full time

    **“**_Are you an experienced_, registered, psychotherapist seeking a rewarding career caring for youth who struggle with addiction? Do you_ understand how important it i_s to walk alongside youth? Come be part of our team! We lead with hope and believe in investing in people!” - Ray of Hope is currently seeking a _Youth Addiction Treatment Specialist_....

  • Territory Manager

    8 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers Full time

    **Job Title**: Territory Manager **Division**: Clinic **Reports To**: Regional Manager of Operations **Location**: Kitchener, Guelph, Hamilton, Niagara Falls, Welland, ON **PURPOSE STATEMENT**: The Territory Manager (TM) supports and oversees the operations of a group of clinics within a specific territory including managing staff, supporting patients...

  • Addiction Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Indwell Full time

    Come Build Hope and Homes with Us! Addiction Support Worker - Full Time Kitchener, ON- St. Mark’s Place **Salary**: $45,000 - $55,300 **Position Description**: Reporting to the Program Supervisor, as the Addiction Support Worker you will be responsible to provide tenants residing at St. Mark's Place with supports that help achieve health and housing...

  • Addiction Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Indwell Full time

    Come Build Hope and Homes with Us! Addiction Support Worker - Full Time Kitchener, ON- St. Mark’s Place **Salary**: $45,000 - $55,300 **Position Description**: Reporting to the Program Supervisor, as the Addiction Support Worker you will be responsible to provide tenants residing at St. Mark's Place with supports that help achieve health and housing...

  • Relief Youth Addiction Worker

    6 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Ray of Hope Full time

    **_Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of others? Come, be a part of our team! We lead with hope and believe in investing in people! Currently, we are looking for someone who understands how important it is for us to walk alongside youth who are struggling. We know that our person is out there_**..maybe it's you!** **_Ray of Hope is...

  • Addiction Counsellor

    6 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada House of Friendship Full time

    At House of Friendship, we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values...

  • Youth Addiction Worker

    6 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Ray of Hope Full time

    Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of others? Come, be a part of our team! We lead with hope and believe in investing in people!' Currently, we are looking for someone who understands how important it is for us to walk alongside youth who are struggling. We know that our person is out there_.._maybe _it's_ you!_ Overview The Youth...

  • Intake Addiction Worker

    6 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada House of Friendship Full time

    At House of Friendship we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values...

  • Pharmacy Assistant

    6 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers Full time

    **Division**: Canadian Addiction Treatment Pharmacy **Location**: TRC Kitchener (1145 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2G 2N3) **Number of Vacancies**: 2 **Job Type**: Part-Time Permanent **Hours of Work**: 20 hours per week **Reference No**: 001-CATP-465 Come join our growing organization as a part of a high performing CARE team who are committed to changing...

  • Pharmacy Assistant

    2 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers Full time

    **Division**: Canadian Addiction Treatment Pharmacy **Location**: TRC Kitchener (1145 King Street East, Kitchener, ON N2G 2N3, Canada) **Job Type**: Full-Time Permanent **Hours of Work**: 35 hours per week **Reference No**: 001-CATP-505 Come join our growing organization as a part of a high performing CARE team who are committed to changing the lives of...

  • Addiction Counsellor

    1 month ago

    Kitchener, Canada House of Friendship Full time

    At House of Friendship, we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values...

  • Addiction Counsellor

    6 months ago

    Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada House of Friendship Full time

    At House of Friendship, we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values...

  • Pharmacy Assistant

    7 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada Canadian Addiction Treatment Centers Full time

    **Division**: Canadian Addiction Treatment Pharmacy **Location**: Kitchener, ON **Job Type**: Full-Time Permanent **Hours of Work**: 42.5 hours per week **Week 1**: Monday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Thursday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday: Sunday: **Week 2**: Monday: 8:30 am - 5:00...

  • Supervisors, Addiction Services

    6 months ago

    Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada House of Friendship Full time

    **House of Friendship - Supervisors, Addiction Services**: - ** Residential Addiction Treatment Program** - ** Concurrent Supportive Housing Moving Forward Programs** At House of Friendship, we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We...

  • Intake Addiction Worker

    6 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada House of Friendship Full time

    At House of Friendship we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values...

  • Addiction Treatment Worker

    6 months ago

    Kitchener, Canada House of Friendship Full time

    At House of Friendship, we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values...