Addiction Support Worker - Casual

Addiction Support Worker - Casual The Canadian Mental Health Association – Cochrane Timiskaming Branch is currently recruiting an Addictions Support Worker for its Recovery Centre in Kirkland Lake. In keeping with the Mission, Vision, Values of the Canadian Mental Health Association – Cochrane Timiskaming Branch (CMHA-CT), the Addictions Support Workers (the Workers) are members of a multi- disciplinary team who play key roles in the coordination of care and services for clients who are affected by addictions, mental illness, dual diagnoses and/or concurrent disorders. The Workers recognize and respect the individuality and uniqueness of each client, including their needs, values, beliefs, and choices. Qualifications: 1. A college diploma in one of the core mental health disciplines is preferred. Other levels of relevant education with experience in the mental health and addictions fields may be considered; 2. Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers would be considered an asset; 3. ASIST training is considered an asset; 4. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation related to the role; 5. Experience working in the mental health and addictions fields; 6. Knowledge and understanding of the complex issues related to addictions, mental illness, poverty, and homelessness, as well as the impact of social/cultural/economic factors on the determinants of health; 7. Understanding of and ability to work within professional and ethical guidelines; 8.The ability to engage and work with a broad age group of clients with diverse and complex issues; 9. Ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced, often pressured, environment; 10. Strong crisis and suicide intervention skills; 11. Valid driver’s license from the province of Ontario and use of a reliable vehicle for work purposes; 12. Clear vulnerable sector police check. CMHA-CT offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including the HOOPP pension plan and most importantly, CMHA-CT offers a fulfilling career working with a dynamic team, supporting and caring for others. CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming actively seeks candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; Black and racialized; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled.

The Addiction Support Worker coordinates care and services for clients affected by addictions, mental illness, and concurrent disorders. They work within a multidisciplinary team to provide support that respects the individuality and needs of each client.

Candidates should have a college diploma in a core mental health discipline and experience in the mental health and addictions field. A valid driver's license and a clear vulnerable sector police check are required.

• Competitive salaries • Comprehensive benefits package • HOOPP pension plan

• TeamworkPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Crisis intervention
• Suicide intervention
• Mental health support
• Addiction support
• Case coordination
• Client assessment
• Knowledge of mental health act
• Ethical practice
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Care Coordination
• Social Determinants Of Health
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Valid Driver's License
• Mental Health
• Legislation
• Mental Diseases
• Suicide Intervention
• Mental Health Act

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Support Worker
• Social / Human Services Assistant
• Social Work Associate Professionals
• Social and Human Service Assistants

Minimum education

College diploma

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week