Addiction Treatment Worker

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

We are seeking mature and independent individuals to provide a supportive presence in our Men’s and Women’s Residential Addiction Treatment Programs. These community based residential addiction treatment programs are for adult men and adult women whose use of alcohol and/or other drugs has seriously impacted their lives.

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*** This is a permanent, salaried, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position with paid sick time, personal days and vacation; group health benefits and defined contribution pension plan.**

**We are currently hiring for evening shifts (example = 3-11pm, 5 days a week).**

**Scheduled days to be determined with supervisor (examples = Tues. to Sun., Sun. to Thurs., etc.).**

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**Key Responsibilities**:

- Supervise the residence
- Establish and maintain a helping relationship with program participants while upholding appropriate professional boundaries
- Complete administrative and household tasks
- Maintain confidentiality in compliance with Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
- Complete documentation and data entry in line with agency and legislative requirements
- Assess complex situations and making appropriate decisions independently with mínimal supervision, and as part of a team
- Assist with admissions as needed
- Participate in other program activities as required
- Provide crisis and life skills support
- Facilitate one or more psycho-educational group(s)

**Skills Experience**:

- College Diploma/University Degree in Addiction Counselling/Social Services/Healthcare required
- Knowledge of substance abuse and recovery issues required
- Previous experience in a social service setting
- Sensitivity to and knowledge of issues relating to and impacting on all genders
- Previous experience in a residential and/or treatment setting desired
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Group facilitation and management skills
- Valid G Driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle preferred
- 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
- 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
- Excellent project, timeline and deadline management skills including skills in logistics, planning and detailed record keeping

**Rate of Pay**:
Note: Most new team members will start somewhere between the start rate and the mid point of the range.

Grade: 4

Min: $21.31

Mid: $24.68

Max: $28.05

**Working Conditions**:

- 37.5 hours/week
- Works as sole staff person on some shifts
- Required to assess situations and make decisions under pressure with mínimal supervision or while working alone
- Must remain at the facility for meal and other breaks on some shifts
- Encountering participants at program sites who may be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs and/or experiencing symptoms of mental illness can be expected

**COVID-19 Vaccination Policy**:
To maintain the safety of staff and participants, House of Friendship has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. All Staff hired after October 19, 2021 are required to provide proof of being Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 as a pre-condition of their employment or placement offer. If an individual is unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19, they will be required to submit written proof verifying a medical reason or by submitting a request under the Ontario Human Rights Code and agree to regular Rapid Antigen Testing at least two times per week. When documentation has been received and approved, House of Friendship will provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship in compliance with the OHRC and may follow up to receive further information and/or documentation as required. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the immediate revocation