06 Sep
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Stonehenge Therapeutic Community
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Guelph
06 Sep
Stonehenge Therapeutic Community
Guelph
The Support Staff position will support the Agency’s 24-7 Stonehenge locations. In this role, staff will have an opportunity to build skills related to varied contexts and to support clients at different stages of their recovery journey using a spectrum of evidence-based approaches to client care.
The Permanent Supportive
Housing (PSH) Program is offeredto the community of Guelph and Wellington County. The PSH program is a 32-apartment 24/7 supportive housing intervention serving high acuity individuals with a history of housing instability. PSH staff provide dignity promoting support, life skills development, and crisis intervention and work together to facilitate individualized support plans. is a Therapeutic Community, which is a group-based, highly structured, and powerful treatment approach to substance use recovery.
At our Residential center, we work with adult individuals with a history of chronic or acute substance abuse concerns, with or without co-occurring mental health diagnosis.
Crisis
Stabilization staff provide de-escalation and stabilization of the immediate crisis and connection to the services needed to enable safe and stable community living that addresses client health and wellbeing longer term.
The Full Time Support
Staff’s primary responsibilities are to ensure the mental and physical safety and wellbeing of the residents in the program, support other staff with various needs, and completing various administrative tasks. Additionally, the Full Time Support Staff will support with ensuring the Therapeutic Community model is upheld at all times by providing in the moment feedback to staff and residents. Full time, Contract (approx.
Overnights (10pm-8am) Shifts are scheduled on a rotational basis and include working every second weekend. Some work required on statutory holidays.
Enhanced vacation entitlements for all staff Longer shifts - shorter work week Benefits offered (health/dental) - no employee co-pay!
An prospect to work in and learn about several unique approaches to substance use treatment and support Client and Program Support Supervise residents in daily activities Provide mental health and crisis support Monitor the program sites during overnight hours Interact with residents consistent with individual treatment needs and treatment plans Liaise and support program staff Provide medication to residents and complete related documentation as required Monitor withdrawal symptoms as necessary using withdrawal monitoring scales Provide medication to residents and complete related documentation Administrative Support Administrative supports for residents and staff Attend all mandatory training programs and team meetings Perform light housekeeping chores including laundry, clean staff offices, etc. Provide peer mentorship and coaching to the team Conduct/inform staff briefing in between shifts Provide support to full time staff where required Prepare for and attend regularly scheduled clinical supervisions Support planned and unplanned resident discharges Completion of a College Diploma or University Degree relevant to mental health, addiction, or Social Services experience in concurrent disorders or trauma informed practice an asset Previous experience in residential treatment an asset Previous experience in correctional field an asset Food Handlers Certification is an asset Lived experience related to addictions and/or mental health an asset Valid G Driver’s License and reliable / personal vehicle (locations are not on a bus route); 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.
📌 Support Staff - Full Time (Overnight) (Guelph)
🏢 Stonehenge Therapeutic Community
📍 Guelph