Peer Support Worker – Mental Health & Addictions #004-26

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Owen Sound is seeking a Withdrawal Management Services Program Worker. This full-time temporary role involves ensuring quality care in a therapeutic environment, including assessments, developing treatment plans, and supporting clients. Ideal candidates should possess a two-year post-secondary diploma related to health, experience in addiction treatment, and strong communication skills. The position requires flexibility to work all shifts and a commitment to patient safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact and engage clients positively and compassionately.
• Extensive knowledge of addictions treatment systems and community resources.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring quality care for residents in a therapeutic environment.
• Assessment of client history and treatment needs.
• Developing treatment plans and documenting client progress.

Skills

Client interaction

Teamwork

Advocacy

Compassion

Self-management

Education

Two year post-secondary diploma in a Health or Human Services Program

Current certification in CPR and First Aid

Current Certification in Food Handlers Certificate

Tools

Computer skills including Word, Outlook

Job description

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE

STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE FEBRUARY 2027)

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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
• Strong 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 attendance and performance records
• Knowledge of and adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence)
• 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