Addiction Treatment Worker (LT)

House of Friendship•Waterloo, ON

8d•CA$23 - CA$29•Onsite

About The Position

At House of Friendship, we are committed to making a difference in our community by serving and supporting individuals with compassion, inclusion, justice, dignity, and hope. We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our Live-In Addiction Treatment team as an Addiction Treatment Worker. This role requires a commitment to strength-based, trauma-informed, and person-focused care. The successful applicant will collaborate with the staff team to facilitate program activities, including group facilitation, and support program participants. This is a permanent, salaried, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 7:45 am to 3:45 pm. The role includes paid sick time, personal days, and vacation time, along with a comprehensive group health benefits plan and a defined contribution pension plan. A Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector) is required pre-employment. We are hiring for two permanent positions, one in Cambridge and one in Kitchener.

Requirements

Minimum College Diploma or University Degree in Related Field of Study required (i.e. social services, social work, addictions, mental health, community development etc.)
Knowledge and understanding of the complexities of substances, problematic substance use and recovery oriented interventions required
Commitment to understand and uphold the mission and values of House of Friendship is expected
Exemplary emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, conflict management and problem solving skills required
Ability to work professionally as a team member with staff, participants and community members
Experience with and commitment to using an anti-racism, an anti-oppressive and trauma informed approach to consultation, program design, evaluations of processes and service delivery
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a positive work environment including the ability to navigate change in a positive and productive manner
Must be dependable, professional, flexible, a team player, and have a positive attitude
Respectful, supportive and engaging approach to persons with physical and/or cognitive disabilities, addictions, mental illness and other life challenges
Excellent project, timeline and deadline management skills including skills in logistics, planning and detailed record keeping
Sensitivity to and knowledge of issues relating to and impacting on all genders and marginalized populations
Strong understanding of interpersonal skills and the ability to engage in meaningful conversations to develop rapport with individuals who use substances using a strength-based approach
Knowledge of and training in substance use including associated health risks
Demonstrated capacity for accurate and efficient documentation and computer data entry
Demonstrated ability to calmly problem-solve in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
Ability to accept and feedback and take initiative
Commitment to work with and support training of students, volunteers and new employees as required
Group facilitation and management skills
Commitment to ongoing professional development and training

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a social service setting is considered an asset
Experience or strong interest in working with diverse populations including people from various cultural backgrounds, income levels, and sensitivity to their needs

Responsibilities

Supervise the residence to ensure program guidelines are being followed (some programs)
Establish and maintain a helping relationship with program participants while upholding appropriate professional boundaries
Facilitate psychoeducational and Recreational Groups
Provide support to program participants when accessing external providers including medical interventions as required
Assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions independently and as part of a team including crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning
Complete administrative and household tasks
Maintain confidentiality in compliance with Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
Complete documentation and data entry in accordance with agency and legislative requirements
Support with medication processes including communication with pharmacies and doctor’s, reviewing and creating necessary medication documents, and providing access to medication (some programs)
Schedule and conduct random urine screen drug testing
Work as part of a team including attending team meetings, regular supervision meetings and trainings
Participate in other program activities as required
Support onboarding and training of new team members
Commitment to ongoing professional development and training