Addictions Worker

**Addiction **Worker **will have a passion for supporting program participants that are experiencing mental health and/or problematic substance abuse challenges and have the potential to or are at risk of experiencing homelessness.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
- Provide support to individuals with mental health challenges to overcome dependencies who may also have identified substance use concerns
- Offer motivational interviews by using the stages of change and a harm reduction philosophy
- Conduct assessments for clients identified with substance use challenges and provide counselling to those with complex addictions
- Assist with activities of daily living, supportive services, conflict resolution, and crisis avoidance
- Consult with other team members to lead the development of educational programs focused within addictions which may include liaising with other community addictions services
- Assist clients in developing and maintaining community supports, daily living and social skills necessary to maintain independency in the community
- Understand and be able to integrate a philosophy of client-centred care into daily responsibilities
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality care and service delivery based on SHIP’s Mission and Values
- Ensure appropriate records are kept and make sure that statistical information is maintained as per agency standards
- Responsible for client/resident safety

**Key Attributes**:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to communicate with a highly diverse range of individuals of varying levels of education, professions, and personal life experiences from a broad range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Able to work respectfully with different cultures and differing perspectives

**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Health Services, Social Services, or equivalent
- 2+ years’ experience with Mental Health Crisis Management and/or Addiction Counselling
- Experience or training with Addictions assessment and treatment
- Trained on the GAIN-SS and ADAT tools
- Experience with the mentally ill while collaborating with partners and other community resources
- Knowledge and commitment to the values of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery
- Knowledge of mental health and addictions/justice support services
- Individual and group counselling skills
- Excellent assessment, risk management, and consultation skills
- A valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s license and a vehicle with adequate insurance coverage is required
- Valid certification in CPI, CPR, First Aid, and Assist is mandatory

**Reporting Function**:

- The Addiction Worker will report directly to the Program Manager. They will work with both internal and external partners and will interact with all levels within the organization.

They will be a support system, resource, and an advocator for the team and organization.

**SHIP Values**:

- Compassion, Hope, Inclusive, Respect, Professional

**About Us**

Services and Housing In the Province (**SHIP**) is a Provincial leader in the broader public sector that builds strategic partnerships and programs that support the fundamental rights for Housing and Health Services throughout the Peel Region, Dufferin County, Region of Waterloo and surrounding areas.

Our commitment to increase quality of life through health services and housing supports that promote mental and physical health and wellness is at the forefront of every employee we hire. We value compassion, hope, inclusiveness, respect, and professionalism.

Our organization has supported the region for over 35 years and employs over 300 passionately engaged employees ranging from office administration, nurses, and service health specialists to housing specialists all dedicated to the community, clients, and families.

**Accessibility**

SHIP commits to ensuring that our organization is an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace that reflects our values as an organization and the diversity of those we serve. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone and accept applicants from all backgrounds.

As an Organization, we strive to be equitable and inclusive in all that we do. Equity is a core value and we are committed to providing an inclusive selection process. We encourage applicants from equity-deserving communities including women, Black, Indigenous, other racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, individuals with disabilities, and others who will contribute to and enrich the organization and its values. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, selection processes, and work environments. When contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the People & Culture Department of any accommodations needed in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process