DEPARTMENT: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - ADDICTION TREATMENT SERVICES

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU SERVICE

STATUS: FULL-TIME

REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $29.184-30.367

Reporting 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 environment. 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/Qualifications
Required

Two-year post-secondary diploma in a Health or Human Services Program, complimented by addiction studies

Recent experience in an addictions treatment or supportive treatment setting

Extensive working knowledge of addictions treatment systems, concurrent disorders, self-help programs and related community resources

Knowledge of the principles, theories and practical nature of substance abuse and the recovery process





Ability to interact and engage clients in a positive and compassionate manner

Ability to advocate and facilitate access to services and coordinate care to meet clients’ needs

Ability to physically assist intoxicated clients

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team

Solid self-management, initiative and accountability competencies

Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality

Ability to work all shifts including weekends and holidays

Current certification in CPR and First Aid

Current Certification in Food Handlers Certificate

Computer skills including Word, Outlook, and Internet-based applications

Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records

Demonstrate, 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 Accountability

Advocates 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 attitudes

Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

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📌 Program Worker – Mental Health Services #489-26 (Alberta)
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📍 Alberta