DEPARTMENT: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - ADDICTION TREATMENT SERVICESPOSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUNDUNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU SERVICESTATUS: FULL-TIMEREASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENTWAGE RATE: $29.184-30.367Reporting to the Manager, Addiction Services, the Withdrawal Management Services Program Worker (WMS – Program Worker) is responsible for ensuring that residents receive quality care in a therapeutic workplace. Key responsibilities include assessment (appropriateness for admission, and treatment needs), client history, developing treatment plans, documenting progress and activities of clients, supporting clients in accessing in house addiction programs and local resources, and contributing to the safe and efficient operation of the unit. Program Workers use a variety of principles, theory and practical applications to deliver addictions treatment services in support of the clients’ recovery process.Skills/Abilities/QualificationsTwo-year post-secondary diploma in a Health or Human Services Program, complimented by addiction studiesRecent experience in an addictions treatment or supportive treatment settingExtensive working knowledge of addictions treatment systems, concurrent disorders, self-help programs and related community resourcesKnowledge of the principles,



theories and practical nature of substance abuse and the recovery processAbility to interact and engage clients in a positive and compassionate mannerAbility to advocate and facilitate access to services and coordinate care to meet clients’ needsAbility to physically assist intoxicated clientsDemonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a teamStrong self-management, initiative and accountability competenciesAbility to respect and maintain confidentialityAbility to work all shifts including weekends and holidaysCurrent certification in CPR and First AidCurrent Certification in Food Handlers CertificateComputer skills including Word, Outlook, and Internet-based applicationsRecent satisfactory performance and attendance recordsDemonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share AccountabilityAdvocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudesComply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment"#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Client-Centric Program Worker Role (Winnipeg)
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📍 Winnipeg