Addiction Support Worker - Casual

Job summary

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…

Job details

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.

What you’ll do

Coordinate care and services for clients affected by addictions, mental illness, and concurrent disorders within a multi-disciplinary team. Provide support that respects the individuality, values, and choices of each client.

Requirements

Requires a college diploma in mental health or relevant experience, along with a valid driver's license and a clear vulnerable sector police check. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and strong crisis intervention skills are essential.

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries • Comprehensive Benefits Package • Hoopp Pension Plan

Listed skills

• caring · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• reliable vehicle · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred
• coordination · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Crisis Intervention
• Suicide Intervention
• Case Coordination
• Mental Health Support
• Addictions Support
• Ethical Guidelines Adherence
• Client Engagement
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act