Job Description

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\xe2\x80\x99t it? It is!

Safer Use programs have been established in response to the opioid overdose crisis to provide an environment for safer consumption, along with addictions and mental supports within housing and shelter settings.

In this important new role, the Addictions Supervisor, Safer Use Program (SUP) will possess and utilize their passion for coaching and developing people and teams. They will provide leadership for the start-up and ongoing operations of the program and the team and by providing support to the supervisory and direct service teams while coordinating the daily operations of the program. We are looking for someone with initiative, good problem-solving skills, strong leadership and knowledge of supporting individuals with substance use as well as healthy & safety measures.

** This is a permanent, salaried, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position with paid sick time, personal days and vacation; group health benefits and defined contribution pension plan.

Applicants must be authorized, in good standing, to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy through registration with an approved regulatory college. **

Key Responsibilities:

\xc2\xb7 Lead, develop and support the team members, including staff, volunteers and students

\xc2\xb7 Supervisory responsibilities for health and safety; ensuring a physically and psychologically healthy work environment for all team members

\xc2\xb7 Responsible for scheduling and the allocation of staff, students and volunteers based on the needs of the site

\xc2\xb7 Maintain communication with staff team, carry out coaching, regular check-ins and reviews, and supporting staff professional development

\xc2\xb7 Responsible for overseeing and supporting the day-to-day operations of the SUP including expenses, coordination of data collection, staff and participant safety

\xc2\xb7 Support the program Manager with creating reports and proposals to support or source funding by sharing program insights, collecting registration and financial records, and coordinating program data collection

\xc2\xb7 With the program Manager, build and maintain solid and fruitful relationships with community partners and agencies to increase opportunities for innovation and positively impact outcomes

\xc2\xb7 Represent House of Friendship at various addiction/substance use related meetings and community forums as needed or requested; bringing relevant issues and solutions to the conversation

\xc2\xb7 Establish strong, therapeutic rapport and maintain appropriate professional relationships

\xc2\xb7 Complete documentation and data entry in line with agency and legislative requirement

\xc2\xb7 Maintain confidentiality in compliance with Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)

\xc2\xb7 Participation and involvement in other programs, Addiction Services and broader agency activities

\xc2\xb7 Attend clinical supervision and case consultations

\xc2\xb7 Support staff in assessing complex situations and making appropriate decisions

\xc2\xb7 Provide on-call support to staff as needed

Critical Skills:

\xc2\xb7 Commitment to understand and uphold the mission and values of House of Friendship is expected

\xc2\xb7 Exemplary emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, conflict management and problem solving skills required

\xc2\xb7 Ability to work professionally as a team member with staff, participants and community members

\xc2\xb7 Build solid and fruitful relationships with community partners and agencies to increase opportunities for innovation and positively impact outcomes

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a positive work environment including the ability to navigate change in a positive and productive manner

\xc2\xb7 Experience or strong interest in working with diverse populations including people from various cultural background, income levels, and sensitivity to their needs

\xc2\xb7 Strong intercultural competency, with the ability to recognize and respect cultural diversity, able to be diplomatic and sensitive to the dynamics of a culturally diverse workplace

\xc2\xb7 Experience with and commitment to using an anti-racism, anti-oppressive and trauma informed approach in consultation, program design, evaluation processes and service delivery

\xc2\xb7 Must be dependable, professional, flexible, a team player, and have a positive attitude

\xc2\xb7 Respectful, supportive and engaging approach to persons with physical and/or cognitive disabilities, addictions, mental health and other life challenges

\xc2\xb7 Excellent project, timeline and deadline management skills including skills in logistics and planning and detailed record keeping

\xc2\xb7 Able to model effective problem-solving by recognizing the human, interpersonal and technical sides of a problem, show flexibility and explore possible solutions in an innovative and creative way

\xc2\xb7 Act as a change agent; contributing to continuous improvement and the successful implementation of change initiatives

Education/Experience:

\xc2\xb7 University degree in Social Work or Counselling

\xc2\xb7 Professional registration, in good standing, as either a Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

\xc2\xb7 At least 3 years of experience as a counsellor, ideally within a team environment in a social service setting, with at least 1 year supervising staff and/or students

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of substances, problematic substance use, recovery issues, safer consumption and evidence informed practices and clinical treatment modalities, including but not limited to Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Job Specific Knowledge/Skills:

\xc2\xb7 Very strong leadership, team building and decision-making skills required including demonstrated strength in coaching and developing people and teams. Experience working with student and/or volunteers considered an asset.

\xc2\xb7 Experience with coaching and mentoring for personal growth and development, including the ability to coach others through conflict.

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated skill in building and maintaining productive relationships (staff, community partners, funders).

\xc2\xb7 Sensitivity to and knowledge of issues relating to and impacting on all genders

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of community resources and provincial addiction treatment services

\xc2\xb7 Experience working within a non-profit and/or social services environment

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated ability to be proactive, take initiative and come up with innovative solutions

Compensation:

\xc2\xb7 We value our team members above all else and know that our mission can only succeed through your work

\xc2\xb7 We value the work that you do with fair pay and benefits:

o We are a Living Wage employer as defined by the

o We use a 3.5:1 ratio meaning that the highest paid team member is not paid more than 3.5 times than the lowest paid team member

o Time off includes four (4) weeks of vacation, 3 personal days and sick credits totaling approximately 12 days per year

o Full time benefit plan including Extended Health Care (EHC), Dental, Group Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Long Term Disability (LTD) and Health Care Spending Account

o We believe strongly in supporting the mental health of our team members including providing access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program, $1,000 for counselling services and our workplace Wellness and Psychological Health and Safety programs

o We help you save for the future by providing a retirement plan that includes a matched Group Pension Plan as well as a Group RRSP and a Group Tax Free Savings Account

At House of Friendship all compensation ranges are categorized under a series of \xe2\x80\x9cgrades\xe2\x80\x9d and we base our payment structure on internal equity. When determining rate of pay, a candidate\xe2\x80\x99s past related experience will be taken into consideration along with where others with similar experience are currently on the pay grid.

Note: Due to the internal composition of our pay grids, many team members with lengthy experience are between the start and mid-point of the range and therefore most new team members will be placed accordingly.

Grade: 5

Min: $26.50

Mid: $30.41

Max: $34.32

** In addition to the hourly rate of pay, this position will also receive an additional $1.50 per hour as a lead premium. **

Working Conditions:

\xc2\xb7 37.5 hours per week

\xc2\xb7 Typically scheduled Mon. to Fri., including evening/weekend work on a rotating schedule

\xc2\xb7 Flexibility as required to meet program needs and maintain work/life balance

\xc2\xb7 Rotating supervisor on-call responsibilities to support the 24/7 operations of the program

\xc2\xb7 Encountering participants under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, using substances and/or experiencing symptoms of mental illness can be expected

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:

To maintain the safety of staff and participants, House of Friendship has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. All Staff hired after October 19, 2021 are required to provide proof of being Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 as a pre-condition of their employment or placement offer. If an individual is unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19, they will be required to submit written proof verifying a medical reason or by submitting a request under the Ontario Human Rights Code and agree to regular Rapid Antigen Testing at least two times per week. When documentation has been received and approved, House of Friendship will provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship in compliance with the OHRC and may follow up to receive further information and/or documentation as required. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the immediate revocation of an offer of employment.

If you are as passionate as we are about serving the community, let\xe2\x80\x99s talk.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter here:

By end of day February 5, 2023.

House of Friendship