Addiction Treatment Worker; DT

At House of Friendship, we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive.

We live and breathe our values of Compassion, Inclusion, Justice, Dignity and Hope. And we have fun!

Sounds pretty great, doesn’t it? It is!

Day Treatment services are expanding and we are hiring for an Addiction Treatment Worker to join our small mobile team. The Day Treatment Mobile Team will facilitate treatment groups at various community locations across Waterloo Region, building relationships and connecting people to service.

Addiction Services is recruiting for an Addiction Treatment Worker to support the expansion of Day Treatment services. Day Treatment services provide group treatment for adults wanting to make andmaintainchanges to their substance use.

This position is based in the community andwilltravel across Waterloo &Wellington Region, providing onsite programming at House of Friendship and partnership sites.

This position willfacilitategrouptreatment,supporting the expansion of Day Treatment services in the community.

This is a permanent, salaried, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position with paid sick time, personal days, vacation time; group health benefits and defined contribution pension plan. Schedule is Monday to Friday, primarily daytime hours with some evening shifts, as required by the program. Valid G class driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required for frequent travel within Waterloo Region.

Opportunity to work within various program environments and teams. Successful completion of a Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector) required pre-employment.

• 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 tasks

• Maintain confidentiality in compliance with Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)

• Complete documentation and data entry in accordance with agency and legislative requirements

• 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

• Previous experience in a social service setting is considered an asset

• 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 or strong…