Residential Support Staff

About the Role and Stonehenge Therapeutic Community:

Our Residential Support Staff (RSS) provide support to clients attending our longer-term residential addiction treatment program in Guelph. Our approach to treatment is a group approach, based around peer support and mutual self help. Our team contributes to our clients' recovery journey by demonstrating positive and healthy behaviours (role modelling), engaging in supportive counselling, containment and crisis intervention, and participating alongside residents in community living activities (participating in mealtimes and outdoor recreation activities).

The Part Time Overnight RSS team will be scheduled for 3 shifts per week (30 hrs), which some weekday shifts as well as working every second weekend (Saturday and Sunday), on a set rotation. Hours of work are scheduled from 10pm to 8am. Overnight staff are eligible for enrollment in the Agency's health/dental benefit plan.

This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in a career in social work or counselling to work in and learn about a unique model of treatment.

Number of Vacancies - 1

Why Work for Us:

• Enhanced vacation entitlements for all staff
• Longer shifts - shorter work week
• Paid breaks
  
• Health Benefits available for overnight staff (no employee co-pay required)
• Professional development opportunities
• An opportunity to work in and learn about a specialized approach to addiction treatment and recovery

Role Responsibilities:

Residential Client Support

• Supervise residents in daily activities as well as monitoring outings and visits
• Provide mental health and crisis support
• Support full time staff to monitor the treatment centre during evenings, weekends, and overnights
• Interact with residents consistent with individual treatment needs and treatment plans
• Lead and participate in programs
• Administrative supports for residents
• Facilitate crisis intervention and supportive counseling/containment
• Facilitate recreational and psycho-educational program areas in a therapeutic community context
• Conduct bed checks (overnight only)
• Provide medication to residents and complete related documentation
• Maintain professional boundaries and relationships
• Make referrals to internal and/or external programs or services, as appropriate
• Transportation of clients off property to scheduled appointments, in support of program activities (outings) and to attend medical treatment on an as needed basis
• Support planned and unplanned resident discharges

Residential Centre Support

• Perform light housekeeping chores including laundry, clean staff offices, etc.
• Support Health and Safety practices
• Provide peer mentorship and coaching to the team
• Conduct/inform staff briefing in between shifts
• Attend all mandatory training programs and team meetings
• Complete required documentation such as the Communication Log, program notes and Incident Reports
• Liaise and support Therapeutic Community staff
• Prepare for and attend regularly scheduled clinical supervisions

Qualifications:

• Completion of or enrollment in a Post-Secondary program relevant to mental health, addiction or Social Services (College Diploma or University Degree)
• Minimum six months of progressive experience in addictions or mental health; experience in concurrent disorders or trauma informed practice an asset
• Previous experience in residential treatment an asset
• Previous experience with justice-involved individuals an asset
• Food Handlers Certification is an asset
• Lived experience related to addictions and/or mental health an asset
  
• CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada
• Standard First Aid/CPR Level C
• Reliable vehicle/own transportation – not on a bus route
• Must be able to attend work (travel to Residential Centres) within an hour when requested and when notified of work

Posting will be open until all positions are filled.

We look forward to meeting you

STC accommodates the needs of applicants throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the (AODA) and Human Rights legislation. Should you require, accommodation can be made at any point, upon request.

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community recognizes that diversity strengthens our community. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. We believe in equitable opportunities for all and encourage cultural diversity as part of the recruitment and selection processes.  We welcome applications from qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to enrich our collective growth and learning.