About the role
Addiction Worker, TRPT
Temporary Regular Part-Time
New Port Centre
Port Colborne Site
Hours of work: 0.35 FTE
Union: OPSEU
Wage Range: $32.95 to $37.26 per hour
Position Objective
The successful candidate will assist with supportive counseling with individual and group work and educational/information sessions. Responsibilities also include the overall safety and security of the clients and facility, documentation and shift reporting.
Qualifications
- College Diploma in Social Services or equivalent
- Minimum three years working experience in addictions and behavioral counseling
- Experience and knowledge of addictions- including treatment modalities and pharmacology; mental health services; case management- including assessment, goal setting, treatment planning, aftercare planning and referral; individual and group counseling; and development and delivery of psycho-educational sessions
- Must be able to work in emotionally charged environment at time characterized by high stress
- Demonstrated ability to handle a large and diversified workload with often rapidly changing priorities
- Demonstrated ability in community and conflict management
- Experience in delivery of psycho-educational sessions and process groups required
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs
- Evidence of effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment and decision-making skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision
- The successful applicant will be required to work (1) one evening shift each week to conduct a support group and will provide individual support to members as needed
- Consistent and regular attendance required
- Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please visit our careers page by 11:59pm October 21, 2025 and submit an application through eRecruit. (Reference Job Posting #41812) Please note - you will need to create an eRecruit profile to apply.
At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of this work, we collect information on Ontario Human Rights Code grounds and non-Code grounds in order to: hire and retain diverse talent, prevent and/or address systemic barriers to access and opportunity, improve service delivery and programs and advance diversity and inclusion overall. All identification questions are optional and include a "prefer not to answer" option.
About Niagara Health System
Niagara Health is on a bold new journey to create a healthier Niagara.
Our CORE values inspire us to be EXTRAORDINARY: Compassion in Action, Driven by Optimism, Achieving Ambitious Results.
We are a regional healthcare provider with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based services. Our team is made up of more than 4,800 employees, 600 physicians and 850 volunteers who we count on to deliver extraordinary caring to every person, every time.
We provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services to more than 450,000 residents across Niagara, including Acute Care, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Complex Care, Emergency and Urgent Care, Kidney Care, Long-Term Care, Mental Health and Addictions, Stroke Care and Surgical Care.
Our Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is a clear demonstration of our team's commitment to the highest safety and quality standards. As a community-based academic centre, teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership are propelling us as we imagine a healthier Niagara.
For the second straight year, Niagara Health has been selected as one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers. The annual competition, organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers, recognizes employers in the Hamilton-Niagara area that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
About the role
Addiction Worker, TRPT
Temporary Regular Part-Time
New Port Centre
Port Colborne Site
Hours of work: 0.35 FTE
Union: OPSEU
Wage Range: $32.95 to $37.26 per hour
Position Objective
The successful candidate will assist with supportive counseling with individual and group work and educational/information sessions. Responsibilities also include the overall safety and security of the clients and facility, documentation and shift reporting.
Qualifications
- College Diploma in Social Services or equivalent
- Minimum three years working experience in addictions and behavioral counseling
- Experience and knowledge of addictions- including treatment modalities and pharmacology; mental health services; case management- including assessment, goal setting, treatment planning, aftercare planning and referral; individual and group counseling; and development and delivery of psycho-educational sessions
- Must be able to work in emotionally charged environment at time characterized by high stress
- Demonstrated ability to handle a large and diversified workload with often rapidly changing priorities
- Demonstrated ability in community and conflict management
- Experience in delivery of psycho-educational sessions and process groups required
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs
- Evidence of effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment and decision-making skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision
- The successful applicant will be required to work (1) one evening shift each week to conduct a support group and will provide individual support to members as needed
- Consistent and regular attendance required
- Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please visit our careers page by 11:59pm October 21, 2025 and submit an application through eRecruit. (Reference Job Posting #41812) Please note - you will need to create an eRecruit profile to apply.
At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of this work, we collect information on Ontario Human Rights Code grounds and non-Code grounds in order to: hire and retain diverse talent, prevent and/or address systemic barriers to access and opportunity, improve service delivery and programs and advance diversity and inclusion overall. All identification questions are optional and include a "prefer not to answer" option.
About Niagara Health System
Niagara Health is on a bold new journey to create a healthier Niagara.
Our CORE values inspire us to be EXTRAORDINARY: Compassion in Action, Driven by Optimism, Achieving Ambitious Results.
We are a regional healthcare provider with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based services. Our team is made up of more than 4,800 employees, 600 physicians and 850 volunteers who we count on to deliver extraordinary caring to every person, every time.
We provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services to more than 450,000 residents across Niagara, including Acute Care, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Complex Care, Emergency and Urgent Care, Kidney Care, Long-Term Care, Mental Health and Addictions, Stroke Care and Surgical Care.
Our Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is a clear demonstration of our team's commitment to the highest safety and quality standards. As a community-based academic centre, teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership are propelling us as we imagine a healthier Niagara.
For the second straight year, Niagara Health has been selected as one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers. The annual competition, organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers, recognizes employers in the Hamilton-Niagara area that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.