Addiction Treatment Worker; CLT

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We are hiring for an individual to join our Addiction Services, Cambridge Live-In Treatment program team as an Addiction Treatment Worker. This role will support program participants by working collaboratively with the staff team to facilitate program related activities including the facilitation of groups.

This is a permanent, part-time (7.5 hours per week) position with paid personal days and vacation pay. Schedule is every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday, from 7:45am to 3:45pm. Option to pick up additional shifts throughout the week as needed and as available in both Cambridge and Kitchener. Successful completion of a Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector) required pre-employment.

• 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 psycho educational 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 the team meetings, trainings and regular supervision meetings
• Participate in other program activities as required
• Support onboarding and training of new team members
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training

• 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 apply 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

• 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
• Pr…