About McMan:

We are a non-profit organization with offices in Brooks, Crowsnest Pass, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Pincher Creek, and we serve those communities and the surrounding area.

At McMan South we work collectively to reshape lives. Whether they are the lives of individuals we work for or the lives of the bright and talented employees we work with – we focus on human connection. Our staff are specialized professionals with diverse backgrounds and experience who enjoy a positive organizational culture. We believe that by treating our employees well, in a healthy and safe environment, they will feel empowered to help our service participants to the best of their ability.

About the position:

Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, the Mobile Addictions Outreach Worker is responsible to engage high-risk, street-involved populations and increase access to information about and participation in substance use treatment programs and services, as well as secondary support services in the community. This care is based on individual needs in an individual-centered, holistic fashion. The Addiction Outreach Worker will also be responsible for facilitating SMART Recovery groups for the community. The Addiction Outreach Worker is also responsible for providing Naloxone Training to all Southwest McMan employees in Lethbridge and Pincher Creek and providing support and consultation to Crowsnest Pass and Southeast Trainers as needed.

Here’s how you will contribute as an Addiction Outreach Worker within the Mobile Additions Outreach Initiative Program:

- Provide Intensive Outreach Services designed to support high-risk participants with addiction support referrals throughout Alberta and community connections.
- Provide information and connect people with addiction services on a continuum of Harm Reduction to Abstinence Based options.
- Complete up to 20 hours of Outreach walks per week,



connecting with individuals from a variety of different capacities and providing on-the-spot support.
- Work as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, both within McMan and the wider community.
- Representing McMan in community stakeholder and committee meetings working towards strategies to support the target population.
- Organize, promote, and facilitate weekly SMART Recovery Meetings.
- Day to day case management and service delivery using a participant-centered, strength-based approach
- Maintain all file documentation, accurate data collection and case notes.
- Complete participant customized case plans based upon available addiction and community resources.
- Provide crisis support and referrals for participants as required.

Benefits:

- Hourly rate: $23.29-26.20 per hour, based on education and experience
- Extensive group benefits package including vision, dental and prescription drug coverage, and immediate access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- A 100% Employer-Contributed Pension
- Starting with three weeks of vacation, offering a flexible schedule, and access to 12 personal days off per year, the organization encourages a work/life balance.

Here’s what you’ll need to get an interview:

- Degree/Diploma in the Human Services Field (or equivalent). A combination of education and experience may be considered. Education and/or experience working with street involved populations with addictions preferred.




- Experience working with multiple stakeholders including homeless serving system and addiction serving system.
- Knowledge of community and addiction resources on a continuum of Harm Reduction to Abstinence Based services.
- Knowledge of a variety of community supports in Lethbridge and throughout Southern Alberta.
- Ability to walk up to 15KM per shift during outreach walks.
- Experience in skills and techniques known to help with behaviour change including cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, leadership, and mentorship.
- Demonstrated strong communication and administrative skills with acute attention to accuracy and detail.
- Must be willing to work up to two evenings per week (until 9:00pm)
- Reliable vehicle, valid Class 5 Driver’s License, and minimum $2M third party liability insurance, Driver’s Abstract with less than six demerits.
- Clear Police Record Check with vulnerable sector and Child Intervention Record Check dated within the last six (6) months.
- Current Standard First Aid CPR Level C Certificate.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter on Indeed.

This posting will remain open until a suitable applicant is found.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.29-$26.20 per hour

Perks:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Can you confirm that you have had a Canadian Class 5 driver's license for at least 3 years, and that your 3-Year Driver's Abstract will have less than six (6) demerits?
- Are you available for work until 9:00 pm up to two nights per week?

Education:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

- related: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Standard First Aid Certificate (CPR level C) (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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