Residential Support Staff - Full Time Overnights

Job summary

The Residential Support Staff provides mental health and crisis support while supervising residents in a therapeutic community setting. Responsibilities include facilitating programs, conducting bed checks, managing medication administration, and maintaining detailed documentation of resident activities.

Job details

About the Role and Stonehenge Therapeutic Community: Our Residential Support Staff provide support to clients attending our longer-term residential addiction treatment program in Guelph. Our approach to treatment is a group approach, based around peer support and mutual self-help. Our team contributes to our client's recovery journey by demonstrating positive and healthy behaviours (role modelling), engaging in supportive counselling, containment and crisis intervention, and participating alongside residents in community living activities (participating in mealtimes and outdoor recreation activities). This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in a career in social work or counselling to work in and learn about a unique model of treatment. Hours of Work: Overnights (10pm-8am) Shifts are scheduled on a rotational basis and include working every second weekend. Some work required on statutory holidays. Number of Vacancies: 5 positions available Why Work for us: Enhanced vacation entitlements for all staff Longer shifts - shorter work week Paid breaks Health Benefits - no employee co-pay Employee Assistance Plan + Wellness plan Paid wellness days Shift premiums for overnight staff (currently $5/hr) Professional development opportunities An opportunity to work in and learn about a specialized approach to substance use treatment and recovery Role Responsibilities: Supervise residents in daily activities Provide mental health and crisis support Monitor the treatment centre during overnights, in the absence of full-time staff Interact with residents consistent with individual treatment needs and treatment plans Lead and participate in programs Administrative supports for residents Perform light housekeeping chores including laundry, clean staff offices, etc. Facilitate crisis intervention and supportive counseling/containment Conduct bed checks Provide peer mentorship and coaching to the team Conduct/inform staff briefing in between shifts Facilitate medication administration for residents and complete related documentation Maintain professional boundaries and relationships Make referrals to internal and/or external programs or services, as appropriate Attend all mandatory training programs and team meetings Complete required documentation such as the Communication Log, program notes and Incident Reports Liaise and support Therapeutic Community staff Prepare for and attend regularly scheduled clinical supervisions Support planned and unplanned resident discharges Qualifications: College Diploma or University Degree relevant to mental health, addiction or Social Services Minimum six months of progressive experience in addictions or mental health; experience in concurrent disorders or trauma informed practice an asset Previous experience in residential treatment an asset Previous experience with justice-involved individuals an asset Food Handlers Certification is an asset Lived experience related to addictions and/or mental health an asset Valid G Driver’s License held for a minimum of 3 years (G2 or greater) and Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record Vulnerable Sector Check required pre-employment CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada Standard First Aid/CPR Level C Reliable vehicle/own transportation – not on a bus route Applications will be accepted until October 23, 2026 at 4pm. We look forward to meeting you! STC accommodates the needs of applicants throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the (AODA) and Human Rights legislation. Should you require, accommodation can be made at any point, upon request. Stonehenge Therapeutic Community recognizes that diversity strengthens our community. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. We believe in equitable opportunities for all and encourage cultural diversity as part of the recruitment and selection processes. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to enrich our collective growth and learning.

What you’ll do

The Residential Support Staff provides mental health and crisis support while supervising residents in a therapeutic community setting. Responsibilities include facilitating programs, conducting bed checks, managing medication administration, and maintaining detailed documentation of resident activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a college diploma or university degree in a relevant field and possess at least six months of experience in mental health or addictions. A valid G driver's license, reliable transportation, and a vulnerable sector check are mandatory for this position.

Benefits

• Enhanced vacation entitlements
• Paid breaks
• Health benefits
• Employee assistance plan
• Wellness plan
• Paid wellness days
• Shift premiums
• Professional development opportunities

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Mental Health Support · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred
• crisis management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Crisis intervention
• Supportive counseling
• Mental health support
• Addiction treatment
• Peer mentorship
• Medication administration
• Documentation
• Conflict resolution
• Professional boundaries
• Case management
• Trauma informed practice
• Communication
• Team collaboration
• Crisis management
• Residential support
• Copayment Collection And Processing
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Treatment Planning
• Valid Driver's License
• Food Handler's Card
• Mental Health
• Social Work
• Housekeeping
• Crisis Intervention
• Cultural Diversity
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Incident Reporting
• Legislation
• Medication Administration
• Mentorship
• Coaching
• Trauma Care
• Patient Discharges
• Peer Support

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Residential Support Staff
• Residential Assistant / Advisor
• Social Work Associate Professionals
• Residential Advisors

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