Program Worker – Mental Health Services #533-26

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System is seeking a part-time Withdrawal Management Services Program Worker in Owen Sound. You will assess admission suitability, develop treatment plans, and document client progress within a therapeutic environment.

The role involves supporting clients with in-house addiction programs and community resources, coordinating care, and maintaining safety and confidentiality. Weekend and holiday shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Two-year post-secondary diploma in Health or Human Services or related field completed.
• Recent experience in an addictions treatment or supportive setting.
• Knowledge of addiction treatment systems, concurrent disorders, and community resources.
• Ability to interact with clients in a compassionate manner.
• Ability to coordinate access to services and advocate for clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to confidentiality and patient safety policies.
• Flexibility to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assess admission appropriateness and treatment needs.
• Document client history and progress; update treatment plans.
• Support clients in accessing in-house programs and community resources.
• Contribute to safe, therapeutic unit operations and teamwork.
• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to safety policies.

Skills

Empathy and client engagement

Teamwork

Self-management and initiative

Confidentiality

CPR and First Aid

Food Handlers Certificate

Computer skills: Word/Outlook/Internet

Education

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

Addiction studies

Tools

Word

Outlook

Internet-based applications

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

DEPARTMENT: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - ADDICTION TREATMENT SERVICES

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU SERVICE

STATUS: PART-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
• 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 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