Residential Support Staff - Full Time Overnights
About The Position
Our Residential Support Staff 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 client's 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). 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. Hours of Work: Our full time overnight staff are scheduled from 10pm to 8am, 4 days/wk on a two-week rotation. This rotation is inclusive of some weekend work (rotational weekend schedule). Current Opportunities: 1 position available.
Requirements
- College Diploma or University Degree relevant to mental health, addiction or Social Services
- Minimum six months of progressive experience in addictions or mental health; experience in concurrent disorders or trauma informed practice an asset
- Valid G Driver’s License held for a minimum of 3 years (G2 or greater) and Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
- Vulnerable Sector Check required pre-employment
- CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada
- Standard First Aid/CPR Level C
- Reliable vehicle/own transportation – not on a bus route
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- Supervise residents in daily activities
- Provide mental health and crisis support
- Monitor the treatment centre during overnights, in the absence of full-time staff
- Interact with residents consistent with individual treatment needs and treatment plans
- Lead and participate in programs
- Administrative supports for residents
- Perform light housekeeping chores including laundry, clean staff offices, etc.
- Facilitate crisis intervention and supportive counseling/containment
- Conduct bed checks
- Provide peer mentorship and coaching to the team
- Conduct/inform staff briefing in between shifts
- Facilitate medication administration for residents and complete related documentation
- Maintain professional boundaries and relationships
- Make referrals to internal and/or external programs or services, as appropriate
- 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
- Support planned and unplanned resident discharges
Benefits
- Enhanced vacation entitlements for all staff
- Longer shifts - shorter work week
- Paid breaks
- Health Benefits - no employee co-pay
- Employee Assistance Plan + Wellness plan
- Paid wellness days
- Shift premiums for overnight staff (currently $5/hr)
- Professional development opportunities
- An opportunity to work in and learn about a specialized approach to substance use treatment and recovery
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
