Job Description

JOB POSTING

Competition Number 2025-71

Union/Non-Union:

OPSEU/SEFPO

Position:

Addiction Worker

Status:

Permanent Full Time

Program:

Addiction Services

Initially assigned to

: Oak Street location

Purpose:

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Addictions Worker will provide hands-on assistance to clients within the Residential Addiction Program. Addictions Workers are responsible for delivering care focused on residents' activities of daily living, while also helping residents develop coping skills and strategies for positive lifestyle changes.

Education and training:

Proof of successful completion of a post-secondary education in a related field such as Mental Health and Addictions or Social Services Worker (SSW)

Requirements:

A negative Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Correctional Services Canada (CSC) Clearance or willingness to obtain

A valid class G driver's license and proof of insurance

Daily access to a reliable vehicle

Current First Aid and CPR certificate required

Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training or willingness to obtain

Current Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) or willingness to obtain

Current Safe Food Handling course or willingness to obtain

Able to lift at a minimum 20 lbs. from squatting to standing position

Bilingualism (English/French) is required

Experience:

Experience in Addiction & Mental Health Services is preferred

Minimum 6 months to 1 year of experience working with vulnerable populations, specifically adults living with a serious and persistent mental illness and/or acquired brain injury (ABI) and/or Addictions and/or complex healthcare needs providing assessments and rehabilitation services

Experience working in a community setting and strong knowledge of community resources, resident assessments, goal planning, life skills development and support

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Basic working knowledge of computer software

Facilitating Psychosocial Education Groups and coordination of other after-hours programming

Ability to work cooperatively and independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team

Effective problem solving and decision-making skills

Proficiency in managing challenging behaviours

Excellent interpersonal/verbal/written communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality as per PHIPA (Personal Health Information Protection Act)

Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, with a working knowledge of Bill 68 inclusive of Community Treatment Orders, Residential Tenancy Act and the Health Care Consent Act

Understands satisfactory standards of nutrition and hygiene

Ability to advocate for residents

Assisting residents with medication needs

Knowledge/experience using the principles and practices of psychosocial rehabilitation

Personal Suitability:

Commitment to continuous learning

Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance

Demonstrated commitment to client and family-centered care

Willing to work flexible hours; days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Selection Process:

Candidates will be selected for the position based on their skill, ability, experience, and qualifications as identified in their resume

Shift:

Days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

French Language Services Required:

Bilingualism in English and French is required for this FLS-designated position.

Priority will be given to candidates who meet the bilingual requirement. However, unilingual candidates are still encouraged to apply and may be considered if the French language requirement can be otherwise fulfilled or if no suitable bilingual applicants are identified. A formal French proficiency test will be conducted.

Salary:

$20.30/hour

$36,946 yearly (*based on full-time hours)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $20.30 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance
Education:

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Language:

French (required)
Work Location: In person