We are seeking an Addiction Support Worker to provide supports that help achieve health and housing stability for tenants in our supportive housing program. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative interdisciplinary team and will be responsible for providing direct support to tenants, coordinating and delivering mental health and addiction services, and supporting tenants in issues related to maintaining their health and housing.
Requirements
- College diploma or bachelor’s degree with a focus on addictions
- Certification with CCACF is considered an asset
- Experience working in mental health and/or addictions, with harm reduction approaches to substance use
- Knowledge of concurrent disorders and of various addiction treatments/theories
- Experience working within a case management framework with individuals with serious mental illness, substance use, or other special needs
- A client centered approach, using trauma-informed strategies to support residents
- A warm, sensitive and caring approach with a genuine interest in supporting a diverse population of people living with mental illness
- Demonstrated ongoing learning and experience around supporting diverse individuals and communities
- Strong communication, listening, interview and assessment skills, as well as critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Effective crisis intervention and conflict management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a high stress environment, work independently, be flexible, organized, responsible and take initiative
- Excellent written, verbal, time management and organizational skills
- A commitment to interpersonal collaborative teamwork and care and continuous professional development
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Extensive Benefits paid
- Employee Assistance Program
- Group RRSP
- New Staff Orientation Days
- Professional and Personal Development
- Social Events
