Full Time Contract (Vacation Payout) Front Line Worker Hamilton, ON, CA

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1058

Salary: $26.37 Annually

OBJECTIVE: The Addiction Worker at Suntrac Wellness and Addiction Treatment Centre delivers concurrent-informed substance use services to individuals aged nineteen (19) years and older with substance use concerns. In collaboration with service-users and the Suntrac team, the Addiction Worker will provide intake and assessment, case management, group facilitation, and consultative and educational services to service users, using an evidence-informed perspective. All staff will work in accordance with Mission Services vision to create a healthy and resilient community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Demonstrate competence in assessment, case management, group facilitation, and documentation practices in service-user care
- Promote the productive and effective daily operation of the program within the guidelines and policies of Mission Services, and in consultation with the Director and Manager of the program
- Demonstrate person-centered and trauma-informed care
- Provide evidence-based practice in the treatment of substance use and mental health
- Assess for harmful substance use and suicide risk and support service users in risk management planning
- Assess service users for concurrent mental health issues
- Liaise with community resources in health, justice, education, social services, and provide referrals as needed




- Be an active ambassador for Mission Services Addiction Services
- Uphold Mission Services mission, values and standards
- Work safely in accordance with Mission Services health and safety policies and procedures, identify any health and safety concerns, and report any concerns to management
- Adhere to a strict confidentiality policy
- Other duties as required to ensure continuation of services

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Minimum Bachelors’ degree (or equivalent) in Social Work, Psychology, Addiction Studies, Concurrent Disorders, or a related human service field
- Minimum two (2) years (or equivalent) of professionally supervised work in the delivery of services in substance use and/or mental health is preferred
- CCAC certified or working towards obtaining accreditation with CACCF is an asset
- Ability to work with individuals of diverse and marginalized populations
- Familiarity with harm reduction framework with substance use and mental health.
- Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution with distress individuals
- Understanding of working from a person-centered trauma-informed perspective
- Ability to assess for harmful substance use and suicide risk
- Excellent verbal, written communication, organizational and time management skills
- Must be comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Must be a confident decision-maker
- Ability to work remotely and in office to provide virtual and in-person services

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📌 Addictions Worker (Hamilton)
🏢 Mission Services of Hamilton
📍 Hamilton