Addictions Worker

4 days ago

Kingston, Canada Youth Diversion Kingston Full time

Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
- Crime prevention
**Work setting**:

- Urban area
- Rural area
- Various locations
- School help service
- Youth drop-in centre
- Social service or charity agency
- Community centre
**Tasks**:

- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Implement life skills workshops
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Implement substance abuse treatment programs
- Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor Certification
- Mental health first aid Certificate
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Cultural Awareness Training
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
**Target audience**:

- Adolescents
- Children
**Area of specialization**:

- Drug addiction
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- Driving record check (abstract)
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is your current field of study?
**Workplace information**:

- On the road job
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Mileage paid
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Maternity and parental benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Parking available

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