Addiction Support Worker - Permanent Full-Time

CMHA, Cochrane-Timiskamin; Kirkland Lake; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

HOOPP pension plan

Job summary

The Canadian Mental Health Association - Cochrane Timiskaming Branch in Kirkland Lake is recruiting an Addiction Support Worker for its Recovery Centre. This permanent full-time role supports clients affected by addictions, mental illness, and dual diagnoses within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, advocacy, and linking clients to community services. A college diploma in a core mental health discipline is preferred; Ontario registration is an asset; a valid

Qualifications

• A college diploma in a core mental health discipline is preferred; other relevant education with field experience may be considered.
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers would be considered an asset.
• ASIST training is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation related to the role.
• Experience working in the mental health and addictions fields.
• Knowledge and understanding of addictions, mental illness, poverty, homelessness, and related determinants of health.
• Understanding of and ability to work within professional and ethical guidelines.
• Ability to engage and work with a broad age group of clients with diverse and complex issues.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced, often pressured, environment.
• Strong crisis and suicide intervention skills.
• Valid driver's license from the province of Ontario and use of a reliable vehicle for work purposes.
• Clear vulnerable sector police check.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care and services for clients within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Crisis intervention skills

Suicide risk assessment

Client advocacy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

College diploma in a core mental health discipline

Experience in mental health/addictions field

Job description

Addiction Support Worker - Permanent Full-Time

Full Time Kirkland Lake, ON, CA 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1161

Salary Range: $30.12 To $32.97 Hourly

Addiction Support Worker - Permanent Full-Time

The Canadian Mental Health Association - Cochrane Timiskaming Branch is currently recruiting an Addictions Support Worker for its Recovery Centre in Kirkland Lake.

In keeping with the Mission, Vision, Values of the Canadian Mental Health Association - Cochrane Timiskaming Branch (CMHA-CT), the Addictions Support Workers (the Workers) are members of a multi- disciplinary team who play key roles in the coordination of care and services for clients who are affected by addictions, mental illness, dual diagnoses and/or concurrent disorders. The Workers recognize and respect the individuality and uniqueness of each client, including their needs, values, beliefs, and choices.

Qualifications:

1. A college diploma in one of the core mental health disciplines is preferred. Other levels of relevant education with experience in the mental health and addictions fields may be considered;

2. Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers would be considered an asset;

3. ASIST training is considered an asset;

4. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation related to the role;

5. Experience working in the mental health and addictions fields;

6. Knowledge and understanding of the complex issues related to addictions, mental illness, poverty, and homelessness, as well as the impact of social/cultural/economic factors on the determinants of health;

7. Understanding of and ability to work within professional and ethical guidelines;

8.The ability to engage and work with a broad age group of clients with diverse and complex issues;

9. Ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced, often pressured, environment;

10. Strong crisis and suicide intervention skills;

11. Valid driver's license from the province of Ontario and use of a reliable vehicle for work purposes;

12. Clear vulnerable sector police check.

CMHA-CT offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including the HOOPP pension plan and most importantly, CMHA-CT offers a fulfilling career working with a dynamic team, supporting and caring for others.

CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming actively seeks candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; Black and racialized; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled.