Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Withdrawal Management
About The Position
The Addiction/Mental Health worker in the Withdrawal Management Services program will actively support individuals who are experiencing withdrawal from substances in a community setting. Staff will work with existing community services to provide coordinated, collaborative, community-based health and social services from an interdisciplinary, integrated and holistic perspective for people using substances. Providing client-centred care from a harm reduction approach, this front-line position will engage in community development, capacity building and program development with a wide variety of service providers.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in a related field, preferably BSW or post-graduate diploma in addiction or equivalent (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
- Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
- Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly
Nice To Haves
- Registration with an appropriate college
- Clinical work experience ideally in substance abuse assessment and treatment including intake and crisis services.
- Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada
Responsibilities
- Provide client-centered care from a harm reduction approach
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of service providers and organizations
- Acquire and maintain a high level of current knowledge about substance use disorders and trends as well as treatment options
- Facilitate successful service navigation for clients through empowerment and/or advocacy
- Provide education, referrals and support for people using substances and related needs
- Manage indirect services and administrative duties
- Engage in community development, community awareness, education and outreach as designated and appropriate, representing the agency in a professional manner. On occasion, these services may be provided outside of regular office hours
- Attend and actively participate in team meetings and case conferencing meetings
- Maintain awareness of and adherence to policies and protocols
- Support and participate in the quality enhancement activities of the team and agency
- Actively participate in the supervisory process with immediate supervisor
- Provide coverage for other team members as volunteered/directed
- Be supportive of and an active participant in the constant evolution and growth of the agency
Benefits
- Starting rate for this role is $27.14 per hour (Level 1 – Direct Service), with a wage differential, based on regulation ($30.01 per hour for Level 1 – Direct Service, Regulated)
- Successful candidates who are registered with one of the designated professional colleges (e.g. OCSWSSW, CNO, COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO) will receive the wage differential for regulation
- Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($34.41 per hour for non-regulated, and $37.26 per hour for regulated); for internal applicants, grid level placement will occur as per the Collective Agreement
- Premiums of $2.00 will be applied for eligible Evening/Night and Weekend Shifts
- 14 hours biweekly; rotating afternoons, evenings and weekends.
- Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- 9% in lieu of benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
