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Addiction Support Worker

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Hamilton, Canada Indwell Full time

Come Build Hope and Homes with Us
Addiction Support Worker - Full Time
King William Program - 253 King William St., Hamilton, ON
24 units of Specialized Supportive Housing
**Salary**: $45,900-$56,400
**Position Description**: Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the Addiction Support Worker, will be responsible for providing residents at the program with supports that help achieve health and housing stability. You will support individuals in developing and working through their personal service plans striving towards health, wellness and belonging. 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 residents. Providing or supporting in the treatment, rehabilitation, recovery, 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.
As this program will be supporting tenants from Black and racialized communities, we are seeking an Addictions Support Worker who self-identifies as a visible minority or Black, understanding the challenges faced by the BIPOC community (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color).
**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**: 40 hours per week. The program operates 7 days a week. This position includes working evening and weekend hours, including some public holidays. Participation in the on-call schedule rotation is required which consists of carrying a work cell phone 24/7 for that one week, responding to urgent needs. At times, this position will also require substantial flexibility to meet program needs. Program schedule during the first year of the launch could have considerable variability depending on program demands.
**Direct Support to Residents**:

- Skilled in building therapeutic relationships with residents with a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed approach, promoting hope and trust and engagement in addiction related programming and supports.
- Develop, contribute to, and carry out holistic support plans, including any relevant assessment tools and ensure consistent monitoring and follow-up to treatment and recovery plans.
- Assist residents in developing and practicing the skills defined in their service plans in consultation with resident and interdisciplinary team.
- Knowledge and deep understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation, recovery models, including harm reduction strategies around substance use.
- Demonstrate understanding and ability to assess the addiction support related needs of residents.
- Support residents to connect with community resources and supports, including both clinical and informal supports and community-based, culturally meaningful programming.
- Coordinate, lead and/or participate in case conferences with outside supports.
- Proven advocacy skills to ensure residents receive the support and referrals they need to carry out their individual support plans and access appropriate resources.
- Confident in utilizing de-escalation strategies and crisis prevention and intervention skills.
- Reinforce residents’ life skills, including spiritual, social, and coping skills.
- Assist with intake and orientation of new residents.
- Develop and facilitate relevant group programming related to substance use, community building, and social inclusion and other topics to meet the needs of the community.
- Competent utilizing motivational interviewing techniques with residents to identify and achieve substance use and housing stability related goals as it relates to their support needs and recovery.
- Complete required documentation in a thorough and timely manner with a focus on maintaining and protecting health records.
- Hold responsibility for a primary caseload (using a team model and/or case management model) under the supervision of Program Supervisor.
- As a representative of a faith-based organization, recognize and promote the role of spirituality and provide support and guidance as required.
- Other duties as required.

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