Recovery-Oriented Addiction Services Program Worker

Brightshores; Owen Sound; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightshores in Owen Sound is seeking a Withdrawal Management Services Program Worker to ensure residents receive quality care in a therapeutic environment. Reporting to the Manager, Addiction Services, you will assess admission eligibility, develop treatment plans, document progress, and help clients access in-house programs and local resources.

The role requires a two-year Health/Human Services diploma with addiction studies, recent treatment experience, and CPR/First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Two-year post-secondary diploma in Health or Human Services with addiction studies.
• Recent experience in addictions treatment or supportive settings.
• Knowledge of addictions treatment systems and recovery processes.
• Ability to engage clients in a positive, compassionate manner.
• Ability to work all shifts including weekends and holidays.
• CPR and First Aid certification current.
• Food Handlers Certificate current.
• Computer skills: Word, Outlook and internet-based apps.

Responsibilities

• Assess admission appropriateness and determine treatment needs.
• Document client progress and develop individual treatment plans.
• Support clients in accessing in-house programs and local resources.
• Contribute to safe and efficient unit operation.
• Deliver addictions treatment services using various theories and approaches.

Skills

Client engagement

Team collaboration

Advocacy and access to services

Self-management & accountability

Confidentiality & ethics

Education

Two-year post-secondary diploma in Health or Human Services, with addiction studies

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Computer skills (Word, Outlook, Internet)

Job description

Brightshores in Owen Sound is seeking a Withdrawal Management Services Program Worker to ensure residents receive quality care in a therapeutic environment. Reporting to the Manager, Addiction Services, you will assess admission eligibility, develop treatment plans, document progress, and help clients access in-house programs and local resources.

The role requires a two-year Health/Human Services diploma with addiction studies, recent treatment experience, and CPR/First Aid certification.