Evening Addictions Support Worker

Our House Addiction Recovery Centre (Our House) is a one-year residential recovery centre for adult men. We help individuals embark on a recovery process, leading to meaningful and productive lives. Our facility houses 60 men in a supportive environment where they work to overcome their challenges in a non-institutional setting. As a part-time casual Evening Addictions Support Worker, you will be part of our support team dedicated to providing support to the brave men within our facility. Your primary duties include ensuring a safe and secure facility, responding to client requests, communicating effectively with other staff and contributing to a therapeutic environment. All work at Our House will reflect the Mission and Value statements of the organization.

The primary requirement of this role is to provide scheduled cover-off and when possible, short-notice cover-off. Shifts may occur any day of the week (weekdays and weekends) or holidays. The shifts will start at either 2:30pm or 4:30pm and will end at 12:30am.

There is a possibility for additional hours (up to 40 hours per week) in cover-off situations. The position will have a probation period of 3 months.

**Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)**:

- Monitor client activities and provide effective intervention in crisis situations.
- Monitor evening program activities.
- Monitor incoming/outgoing people and direct visitors appropriately.
- Act as an advocate for clients.
- Support clients as needed with a trauma-informed, compassionate, clinical lens.
- Perform drug testing as required.
- Provide medication dispensing to clients during scheduled medication times, document all incoming medications and update client medical information.
- Conduct room searches.
- Maintain daily shift report by documenting information/observations/impressions of client activities that affect other clients and/or the treatment centre.
- Discharge clients as require.
- Accept community donations in an appropriate manner.
- Work cooperatively and effectively with other staff, volunteers, and clients.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Education in addiction, social work, psychology, or related field is required.
- Minimum of 1-3 years experience in the field.
- Knowledge and experience in the addictions and mental health field is required.
- Understanding of a non-profit organization is an asset.
- Knowledge of the 12-step program and/or SMART Recovery.
- Ability to work with a client-centered care and trauma informed philosophy.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Complex trauma training required.
- Criminal record check approved by the Executive Director.
- First Aid and CPR certifications are required, and training will be supplied if applicable.
- Medication training is required, and training will be supplied if applicable.
- Must be able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity with men of diverse economic and cultural background.
- Is familiar with the issues of addiction and mental health.
- Has experience in trauma-informed and client-centered environments.
- Works collaboratively with other staff and organizations.
- Has strong critical thinking skills.
- Is adaptable, organized, and able to time manage effectively.
- Thrives in working independently.
- Has experience successfully dealing with conflict, strong conversations, and de-escalation situations.
- Has a working understanding or experience in non-profit organizations.
- Has a strong sense of professional boundaries and wellness strategies.
- Is comfortable working in a residential recovery setting with sixty men.

**What Our House Offers**:

- $24.00 - $25.00 hourly wage.
- Nutritious, homemade meal provided daily.
- Open door policy.
- Focus on staff wellness and work-life balance.
- Employee parking.
- Location includes expansive greenspace.

**Timeline**:

- Position closing date: Monday, September 15th, 2025
- Pre-Screen phone interview: September 16th, 2025
- Panel in person interview: September 18th (morning), 2025
- Job Offer: September 22, 2025
- Position start date: October 7th, 2025 (or sooner if available)

**To Apply**:

- Submit a cover letter outlining why you think you are the best fit for this position.
- Submit a resume.
- Submit minimum 2 professional references.

We thank all those who apply, only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.00-$25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person