Job Description

JOB POSTING

Mission Services

Addictions Services - Suntrac

Addictions Worker

1 Position

Full-Time Permanent

Wage: $25.60 Per Hour

Posting No. MS0589

(Plus Benefits & RRSP)

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Addiction Worker at Suntrac Wellness and Addiction Treatment Centre delivers concurrent-informed substance use services to individuals aged nineteen (19) years and older with substance use concerns. In collaboration with service-users and the Suntrac team, the Addiction Worker will provide intake and assessment, case management, group facilitation, and consultative and educational services to service users, using an evidence-informed perspective. All staff will work in accordance with Mission Services vision to create a healthy and resilient community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrate competence in assessment, case management, group facilitation, and documentation practices in service-user care Promote the efficient and effective daily operation of the program within the guidelines and policies of Mission Services, and in consultation with the director and manager of the program Demonstrate person-centered and trauma-informed care Provide evidence-based practice in the treatment of substance use and mental health Assess for harmful substance use and suicide risk and support service users in risk management planning Assess service users for concurrent mental health issues Liaise with community resources in health, justice, education, social services, and provide referrals as needed Be an active ambassador for Mission Services Addiction Services Uphold Mission Services mission, values and standards Work safely in accordance with Mission Services health and safety policies and procedures, identify any health and safety concerns, and report any concerns to management Adhere to a strict confidentiality policy Other duties as required to ensure continuation of services

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Social Work, Psychology, Addiction Studies, Concurrent Disorders or a related human service field CCAC certification or in the process of obtaining accreditation with CACCF is preferred Minimum two (2) years (or equivalent) of professionally supervised work in the delivery of services in substance use and/or mental health Preference for experience working or volunteering in the field of concurrent disorders Crisis intervention skills Conflict resolution skills Ability to work with individuals of diverse and marginalized populations Ability to make confident and structured decisions Ability to assess for harmful substance use and suicide risk
Understanding of:

harm reduction framework with substance use and mental health evidence-based practice in the treatment of substance use and mental health issues Person-centered trauma-informed perspective Cognitive-behavioral therapy Stages of Change Motivational Interviewing Mindfulness and relapse prevention Concurrent disorder-informed practice

COMPENSATION:

$25.60 Hourly Wage Benefits after 3-months of continuous, active employment
Group RRSP employer matching up to 3% after one (1) year of continuous employment

HOURS OF WORK:

37.5 hours per week

REQUIREMENTS:

Police Vulnerable Sector Check Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume by 5:00PM on July 8, 2025 to:

Greg Croft, Assistant Director, Addiction Services

Email to gcroft@mission-services.com

To ensure that Mission Services follows a fair, consistent recruitment and selection process, candidates may be selected for interview once the posting closes as per the date noted in this posting

At Mission Services of Hamilton, we value diversity in our employees and we work from an anti-racism/anti-oppression framework and strive for equity and inclusion.

We strive to foster an organization that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We encourage applications from individuals from underserved and underrepresented cultural and racial communities, from First Nations Inuit and Metis communities, Two-Spirit, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people living with disabilities, and those with lived experience of homelessness, mental health difficulties and addictions.

Mission Services is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $25.60 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking RRSP match
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-08