Addiction Support Worker

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Addiction Support Worker
- Full Time
The Station, Enhanced Program
St. Thomas, ON

**Position Description**: Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the Addiction Support Worker, will be responsible to provide tenants residing at The Station with supports that help achieve health and housing stability. The Addiction Support Worker will work within the context of a collaborative interdisciplinary team reflecting the principles of person-centered care and evidence-based care by assisting with coordinating and delivering mental health and addiction services to tenants. Providing or supporting in the treatment, rehabilitation, and support for individuals living in supportive housing. This program serves individuals who have experienced long term housing instability and/or long stay hospitalizations. This position will require a high level of resilience and a willingness to work in close proximity to challenging situations.

**About Indwell**: We are a Christian not-for-profit charity that creates affordable housing communities and supportive programs to people seeking health, wellness, and belonging. Founded in 1974, we continue to grow and thrive to build high quality energy efficient housing and inclusive living, uplifting our society. Our belief is that every employee is a leader contributing to transform lives through HOPE and HOMES. Being a part of our amazing team you will be fulfilled working together with others who are genuinely invested in Indwell's mission to serve people impacted by poverty and homelessness. To learn more, go to: indwell.ca/our-model

**Hours of Work**: Program hours expected to fall between 8am-11pm however, on-site program coverage is more frequent during the first year of occupancy to support a culture of community and belonging. During time of program launch flexibility is required. Program operates 7 days a week, including public holidays. Participation in the on-call 24/7 schedule rotation is required.

**Direct Support to Tenants**:

- Skilled in building therapeutic relationships with tenants with a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed approach, promoting hope and trust
- Knowledge and understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation, recovery models, including harm reduction strategies around substance use.
- Develop, contribute to, and carry out individual tenant support plans, including any relevant assessment tools as appropriate and ensuring consistent follow-up to treatment and recovery plans
- Hold responsibility for a primary case load under supervision of Program Supervisor.
- Work individually with tenants to identify and achieve substance related goals as it relates to their individual support needs and recovery.
- Support tenants to connect with community resources and supports, including both clinical and informal supports
- Encourage tenant connection to community-based, culturally meaningful programming.
- Support tenants in issues related to maintaining their health and housing.
- Reinforcing tenants’ life skills, including spiritual, social and coping skills.
- As a representative of a faith-based organization, recognize and promote the role of spirituality and provide support and guidance as required.
- Confident in utilizing crisis management and intervention skills.
- Respond to tenant complaints/concerns with care, compassion, and efficiency.
- Develop and facilitate relevant group programming to meet the needs of the community.
- Assist with meal preparation and delivery as needed. Participate in dinner alongside tenants.
- Assisting with admission and orientation of new tenants.
- Maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

Support, Direction, and Commitment to Interdisciplinary Team
- Support and build capacity within the interdisciplinary team around substance use and relevant tenant-centered approaches.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to assess specific program needs regarding substance use and other addictions.
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide direct and indirect support to tenants, encouraging housing stability. These supports may include: medication administration, apartment checks, community events, and other supports as necessary.
- Work with tenants to maintain a safe apartment; engage in life skills training as needed,
- Keep interdisciplinary team informed of community opportunities and emerging trends related to best practices in addiction support for tenants.
- Support and collaborate with Volunteer Coordinator to integrate program volunteers into addiction support activities. Complete volunteer logs as required.
- Assist in the orientation and support of staff, students and volunteers.
- Attend and actively participate in team meetings and other agency meetings as required.
- Maintain positive written and verbal communication.
- Demonstrate positive relationships within the Indwell team.
- Promote and demonstrate the vision, mission and values of Indwell within the workplace an