Addiction Treatment & Recovery Facilitator

House of Friendship of Kitchener; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation + 2 personal days

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

House of Friendship is hiring for an Addiction Treatment Worker to join the HART Transitional Housing team. The role supports participants through group facilitation, collaboration with staff, and linking to external providers within a respectful, trauma-informed framework.

The position is permanent casual relief, with shifts scheduled as needed. Police Records Check required; three shifts minimum per month and commitment to ongoing professional development are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum College Diploma or University Degree in related field of study.
• Knowledge of substance use and recovery oriented interventions.
• Experience in a social service setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the residence and enforce program guidelines.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and recreational groups.
• Support participants in accessing external providers including medical services.

Skills

Substance use knowledge

Documentation skills

Crisis intervention

Communication

Team collaboration

Diversity sensitivity

Problem solving

Empathy

Group facilitation

Education

College diploma / related degree

Tools

PHIPA compliance

Job description

House of Friendship is hiring for an Addiction Treatment Worker to join the HART Transitional Housing team. The role supports participants through group facilitation, collaboration with staff, and linking to external providers within a respectful, trauma-informed framework.

The position is permanent casual relief, with shifts scheduled as needed. Police Records Check required; three shifts minimum per month and commitment to ongoing professional development are expected.