Addiction Worker 2

**Job description**

Looking for a highly motivated, team player who is responsible for the safety and security of the facility, program continuity and providing supportive services to the clients of Wakamow Manor.
- **Duties**:_

Typical duties and responsibilities within the position include:

- Providing support and information to clients in the area of social detox, psychosocial and life skills
- Organizing and conducting group sessions in areas such as skills training, interpersonal relationships and recovery education
- Providing information and resources on formal and informal supports to recovery. This may include twelve step programs, counseling services, day treatment and residential treatment programs.
- Providing assistance to clients as part of their daily routine as required
- Organizing and participating in recreational activities
- Arranging and participating in case conferences, medical appointments and other relevant meetings with collateral agencies and significant others
- Providing crisis intervention as may be required
- Assuring appropriate records are maintained such client contact notes, and progress reports and incident reports.
- Providing orientation to clients as part of the referral and admission process
- Participating in the orientation of students, work placements, and support staff, as may be required
- Assisting in the collection of statistical data as may be required
- Delivering light housekeeping requirements of Wakamow Manor and assist with food services delivery and clean up.
- Receiving and responding to phone inquiries. Attend to clerical duties as required
- Directly observing and recording client activity.
- Monitoring security cameras as required.
- Monitoring client supply requirements and follows established protocol for addressing the personal supply requirements’ of clients.
- Assuring the security of Wakamow Manor including monitoring client compliance with program
- Promoting positive neighborhood and community relations
- Performing general office duties
- Preparing reports as requested by Directors
- Following the safety protocol of the Association
- Participating in staff meetings and training
- Carrying out other relevant duties as may be assigned

**Educational Requirements**:

- Grade Twelve Diploma with minimum one year post-secondary training
- Completion of a relevant formal course of instruction such as a Certificate or Diploma in Addictions or Rehabilitation Practitioner, or a degree in the Social Sciences
- Consideration will be given to equivalency in education and experience

**Experience**:

- Mental Health/Addictions Care: minimum 1 year

**KSAO**:

- **Knowledge**_ **of**:

- Health Information Protection Act and Mental Health Services Act _(learn)_
- Withdrawal management and addictions treatment _(bring)_
- Motivational Interviewing and Assessment Process _(learn)_
- Suicide intervention and concurrent disorders _(bring)_
- Recovery principles in mental health services _(bring)_
- Mental illness and community supports services for adults who experience mental illness _(bring)_

**Types of **_**skills**_ **include**:

- Proficiency in computers and computer programs such as Microsoft Office _(bring)_
- Organizational and time management skills _(bring)_
- Working collaboratively with other employees, union, clients, management and external parties _(bring)_

Has the _ability _to:

- Perform, organize and prioritize work and achieve deadlines independently _(bring)_
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing _(bring)_
- Problem solve _(bring)_
- Perform multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy _(bring)_
- Always maintain confidentiality of clients and employees _(bring)_
- Establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, union, management, clients, external service providers and the general public _(bring)_
- **Other Attributes**_ **may include being**:

- proactive
- able to cope well in stressful situations
- reliable
- a team player
- motivated to support others

**Training**:

- CPR (bring/learn)
- PART (bring/learn)
- Mental Health First Aid, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (learn)
- Food Safe Handling Certificate (learn)
- OHS Level 1, 2, WHMIS (learn)

Workers in this position are expected to participate in training provided through the Association.

**Rate of Pay and Benefits**:

- As per collective agreement and/or letter of understanding.

**Worksite**
- All duties of work are performed at Wakamow Manor or McNiven Manor.

**Job Type**:

- The position is temporary with the potential to become permanent after 6 months.

Hours of work are as follows:

- Monday, Thursday, Friday: 3pm - 11
- Saturdays and Sundays: 7am - 3pm

**Salary**:

- $17.21-$22.96 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

**Schedule**:

- 8 hour shift

Pay: $17.21-$22.96 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Discounted or free foo