Overnight Recovery Support Worker; Assist

Overnight Recovery Support Worker (Assist)
Job Category  :  Detox

Requisition Number  :  DETOX
001095

Full-Time

On-site

Description
Job Advertisement:
Overnight Recovery Support Worker (Assist)

Job Type:  Permanent-Full-Time (3 days on and 3 days off, 7pm-7am)

Pay:  $24.95 per hour (plus $2 night shift premium for hours worked between 11pm and 7am)

About the role:

We’re looking for a Recovery Support Worker (Assist) to join our Detox team. The Recovery Support Worker is responsible for the development and implementation of a case plan that assists the client in increasing their overall stability and resiliency, as well as supporting clients in meeting their short- or long-term recovery goals. Your responsibilities would include:

Completing daily admissions, including monitoring and responding to client needs

Demonstrate ethically responsible practice with staff and clients alike

Daily case notes and record keeping related to the client’s psycho-social state and treatment plan, including assessing their current place in the stages of change model

Case manage and support clients in reaching achievable and realistic goals, making referrals to community resources, assisting in the completion of treatment applications, and attaining appropriate funding

Work in partnership with the nursing team to ensure safe withdrawal management

Role model Alpha House’s values and be a positive ambassador when interacting with the public, partners, and businesses

Provide educational presentations to clients on topics related to health, addictions, and homelessness

Ensure clients residing in the program are following program requirements

Complete daily chores, including cleaning (including bodily fluids) and laundry

Participate in and attend regular team meetings and program evaluations as needed

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them from appropriate sources

Transport clients in an agency vehicle as needed

Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (MSDS, OH&S, WHMIS, etc.)

Assist in the Shelter and other programs as needed

As an Assist, you will also be given the opportunity to train in a Shift Supervisor capacity to develop your leadership skills and gain further experience.

You will also be compensated accordingly when acting in this role ($27 per hour).

About You:

A minimum of a two-year program in Addictions, Social Work, or related field from a Public Post-Secondary Educational Institution, or in progress towards one

Front-line experience working with Indigenous and/or vulnerable populations and a desire to work with people who may be socially disadvantaged or have mental health challenges

An understanding of addictions including withdrawal management, harm reduction, stages of change, trauma-informed care, crisis management, crisis counseling, recovery-oriented systems of care, and impact of mental health issues

Must be tolerant, non-judgmental, and possess a high degree of compassion and empathy towards the homeless and those struggling with addictions and/or mental health

Proven crisis management, problem-solving, rapport-building, and advocacy skills

Excellent oral and written English communication skills and the ability to prepare and facilitate presentations

Team player with strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate with respect, dignity, discretion, and maintain client confidentiality

High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability, including time management and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision

Computer literacy, including effective working skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

An understanding and appreciation for the Protection of Persons in Care Act

Position Requirements :

Class 5 (Non-GDL)…