Residential Addiction Worker

Job summary

The Residential Addiction Worker facilitates group programming, lectures, and individual treatment services while ensuring client safety and facility security. They are also responsible for maintaining case notes and transporting clients to medical appointments and case conferences.

Job details

Why should YOU choose Dilico? * Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance * OMERS Pension plan available to all employees * Competitive salaries * Generous paid vacation time * Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time * EFAP available to all employees and their families * A chance to make a difference in the community POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 1 - UP TO 18 MONTH CONTRACT Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED COMPETITION #: 1700 Position Overview: Under the direction of the Addiction Services Manager, the Residential Addiction Worker will carry out programming and lectures as per schedule; facilitate groups; orientate new clients to the centre, transport clients to case conferences and medical appointments; maintain daily recording; case notes; ensures the safety and well-being of the clients, and the security of the treatment centre in the provision of evening programming. Qualifications and Requirements: * College diploma in addictions or related field with two (2) years experience in the field of mental health and addictions * Experience in the field of mental health and addictions as it relates to the Anishinabek, experience in provision of individual and group-based treatment services. * candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered. * Ability to work flexible hours as determined by the Addiction Services Manager in relation to service requirements. * Must possess a Class “F” driver’s license or be willing to obtain a Class “F” license and have access to a personal vehicle. * Must hold a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate. * A criminal records check is required and a child welfare check is required upon hiring. * Must complete a medical and receive the required immunizations as recommended by the local medical officer of health. Hours of Work: 40 hours per week Please apply directly at https://www.dilico.com/careers/ [https://www.dilico.com/careers/] As an Indigenous Agency Dilico gives preference to Indigenous people. Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Dilico Anishinabek Family Care 200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6 TF +1 855 623 8511 | T +1 807 623 8511

What you’ll do

The Residential Addiction Worker facilitates group programming, lectures, and individual treatment services while ensuring client safety and facility security. They are also responsible for maintaining case notes and transporting clients to medical appointments and case conferences.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a college diploma in addictions or a related field with at least two years of experience in mental health and addictions. Additional requirements include a Class F driver's license, valid First Aid/CPR certification, and the ability to pass criminal and child welfare record checks.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule • OMERS Pension plan • Competitive salaries • Generous paid vacation time • Paid time off at Christmas • EFAP

Listed skills

• safety monitoring · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Group Facilitation · Preferred
• Mental Health Support · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Addiction counseling
• Mental health support
• Group facilitation
• Case management
• Crisis intervention
• Client orientation
• Documentation
• First Aid
• CPR
• Transportation
• Safety monitoring
• Time Off Management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Mental Health
• Medical Records
• Child Welfare

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Residential Worker
• Mental Health / Psychiatric Technician
• Health Associate Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Psychiatric Technicians