Therapeutic Community Coach

Stonehenge's Residential program is a Therapeutic Community, which is a group-based, highly structured, and powerful treatment approach to substance use recovery. At our Residential center, we work with adult individuals with a history of chronic or acute substance abuse concerns, with or without co-occurring mental health diagnosis. Many of the individuals we work with also have current or previous involvement with the correctional system.

The Therapeutic Community Coach's (TCC) primary responsibility is to enforce and uphold the structure of the Therapeutic Community model through two core aspects of the program: Workforce and Activity Therapy. This role also provides education to residents and staff on the Therapeutic Community model.

"We believe that every individual has the capacity to grow and contribute to society"

Role Type: Full Time - Permanent

Number of Vacancies - 1

Hours of Work:

• Days (7:30am to 3:30pm), Monday-Friday
• Additional on-call responsibilities (on a rotational basis), therefore some evening, weekend and/or overnight work may be required to support the staff team

Why Work for Us?

• Enhanced vacation entitlements for all staff
• Paid breaks for staff working in this program
• Additional compensation available for on call responsibilities
• Excellent health/dental benefits (no employee co-pay)
• Paid Wellness days
• RRSP matching incentive
• Employee and Family Assistance Program available
• Professional development opportunities
• An opportunity to work in and learn about a specialized approach to addiction treatment and recovery
• Stonehenge is proud to be a learning environment - professional development opportunities available

Qualifications:

• Completion of a College Diploma or University Degree relevant to mental health, addiction, or Social Services
• Minimum one year of progressive experience in addictions or mental health; experience in concurrent disorders and trauma informed practice an asset
• Previous experience in residential treatment an asset
• Previous experience in correctional field an asset
• Previous experience with justice-involved individuals preferred
• Food Handlers Certification an asset
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety an asset
• Lived experience related to addictions and/or mental health an asset

Role Responsibilities:

Oversee Therapeutic Community Structure: Workforce & Activity Therapy

• Provide motivational support and positive role-modeling to residents while working alongside/participating in Workforce and Activity Therapy with residents
• Select residents for all work crews/positions based on their phase of treatment, treatment goals, individual strengths and challenges, utilizing the staff team input when required
• Oversee all work crews; monitor the Supply and Distribution inventory and division of supplies for program locations
• Organize, oversee, and facilitate special events (equipment, grounds, food, and supplies); support resident (client) teams engaging in this work
• Support maintenance and enhancement of the grounds and buildings through the resident Employment Coaching & Recreation Program
• Coach residents in employment and recreation skills that are aligned with their treatment goals, providing employment support to re-entry clients
• Co-develop a weekly schedule of planned physical activities for the residents
• Provide vendor support when Operations Coordinator is not available
• Support and oversee residents in completing physical plant documentation (e.g., furnace log, water softener log)
• Coordination and implementation of resident leisure activities
• Manage monthly program budget

Residential Support

• Provide mental health and crisis support
• Participate in supervision
• Provide peer mentorship and coaching to the team
• Conduct/inform staff briefing in between shifts
• Transport clients to appointments and other needs
• Provide light house keeping
• Participate in program meetings

Clinical

• Works with the Centre Coordinators (resident roles) at both sites to ensure the resident accountability and acknowledgement systems are being utilized and upheld
• Share resident behavioural trends observed through the push up and pull up system with other full time staff
• Provide mental health and crisis response to resident situations
• Make referrals to internal and/or external programs or services, as appropriate
• On a rotational basis, provide on call services during evenings and weekends
• Facilitate medication administration for residents
• Conduct and support unplanned resident discharges
• Identify and mitigate client risks

Administration

• Attend all mandatory training programs and weekly team meetings
• Complete required documentation
• Provide crisis response to physical plant emergencies in absence of the Operations Coordinator in alignment with Agency emergency planning protocols; Engage On-Call staff as needed

Other Requirements:

• Valid G Driver's License (G2 or greater), with a minimum of 3 years' driving experience
• Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
• Reliable vehicle/own transportation – not on a bus route
• Mandatory on call duty, on a rotational basis
• CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada
• Standard First Aid/CPR Level C
• Must be able to attend work (travel to Residential Center's) within an hour of notification, when on call

Applications will be accepted until January 25, 2026 at 4pm.

We look forward to meeting you

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community accommodates the needs of applicants throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Human Rights legislation. Should you require it, 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.