Addiction Service Worker Withdrawal Management Glendale

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 21, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Temporary
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Admit clients experiencing alcohol or drug-related problems, monitor withdrawal symptoms, and provide encouragement and support during their stay. Facilitate psycho-educational groups, help maintain an orderly residential service, and keep appropriate client records.

Job details

Reporting to the Manager of Withdrawal Management Services, the incumbent admits persons experiencing problems from alcohol and/or drug use to the service; monitors clients withdrawal symptoms, manages clients in the service while providing encouragement, support, facilitates psycho-educational groups, helps keep the residential service in an orderly fashion and maintains appropriate records on each client. Must be available to work all shifts. Qualifications Include An International Certified Addiction & Drug Counsellor designation OR Diploma in Human Services with major in Addictions OR equivalent combination of education and work experience required. Experience in Withdrawal Management Services required. Completion of Core Knowledge for WMS Workers course (or equivalent) required or completion within 1 year from date of hire. Emergency First Aid Certification required. Demonstrated knowledge of the addictions services continuum. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required. The ability to speak a second language an asset. Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative. Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to provide effective client-centered care, and the ability to function as a team player. Strong commitment to upgrading and continuing education in addiction studies. Satisfactory attendance record Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires an International Certified Addiction & Drug Counsellor designation, a Human Services diploma majoring in Addictions, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience, along with experience in withdrawal management. Also requires completion of the Core Knowledge for WMS Workers course (or equivalent) by one year after hire, Emergency First Aid certification, knowledge of the addiction services continuum, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and availability for all shifts.