Prevention Support Worker Opportunities

2 weeks ago

Ontario, Oregon, Canada Northwest Employment Works Full time
Job Title: Prevention Support Worker Opportunities

Job Type: Casual Opportunities

This posting may be used to fill other permanent vacancies, including part-time and/or full-time positions. Those considered successful candidates may also be placed on an eligibility list for future consideration.

Hours: Consist of 11.25 hour shifts covering days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Subject to change as per operational requirements.

Classification: PRSW

Department: Mental Health and Addictions

Salary: $28.8748 to $29.9623 per hour, as per CUPE LOCAL 822 Collective Agreement.

Closing Date: Ongoing

Description:

Northwest Employment Works is seeking a Prevention Support Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will attend to the admission, care, and discharge of clients throughout their recovery journey. The position assists through the stages of change and provides support services for effective care transition and discharge planning and functioning of the facility through group work and working across programs.

Why Work with Northwest Employment Works? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

  • 2 weeks paid vacation
  • Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans that includes portability, inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement.
  • Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, and short/long-term disability coverage.
  • Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
  • Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee LifeWorks Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more

Qualifications:

  • Diploma in addictions or social services is required, although lesser academic qualifications may be accepted provided that the incumbent has completed or is willing to complete CAMH coursework relevant to the program and clientele.
  • Current certification in CPR and First Aid.
  • WHMIS training.
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI).
  • Completion of support and assist course for medication is required upon hiring.
  • Basic counselling and screening skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to observe and record appropriately.
  • Capable of maintaining cooperative working relationships and liaising with various other service providers.
  • Ability to provide resource referrals and effectively advocate for clients.
  • Crisis intervention skills and conflict resolution experience required to support clients.
  • Effective critical thinking skills.
  • Previous experience working with a vulnerable population.
  • Demonstrated understanding and experience working within the context of recovery, harm reduction, therapeutic engagement, homelessness and trauma-informed approach, as well as the stages of change and relapse.
  • Effective interpersonal/communication skills, appropriate to dealing tactfully and sensitively with clients, staff, and other professionals.
  • Ability to work flexible hours to meet client and operational needs.
  • Ability to organize and manage routine and administrative tasks as outlined.
  • Consistently utilizes a non-judgmental approach to prevention support work and interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Awareness of the community and district treatment resources and community partners providing social/health services to clients.
  • Telephone etiquette.
  • Knowledge of the Ojibway language and culture would be considered an asset.
  • The ability to work as part of a peer supervision model.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Experience with and knowledge of harm reduction strategies.
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision in a fast-paced/multitask environment.
  • Demonstrated proficient computer skills including MS Office Suite, Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
  • Class G driver's license with a clean drivers abstract.
  • Demonstrated reliable attendance record.
  • Previous experience working with vulnerable population in the Mental Health and Addictions Field an asset.
  • Previous experience working in an abstinence and harm reduction environment an asset.

Please apply through the online application process via this link.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of Northwest Employment Works.

Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

Northwest Employment Works is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, Northwest Employment Works will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

Northwest Employment Works values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.

For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.

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