Addiction Worker

Are you looking for an exciting career where you are valued and rewarded for your work, all while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives? Well, it’s a good thing you’re seeing this job posting!

Canadian Shield Health Care Services is in search of outgoing, kind and ambitious addictions workers to provide clients in our service areas, with a superior level of care!

Applicants will have the opportunity to gain work experience in home care with no limited experience required! If you are new or newly returning to the health care field and are unsure of where to start, do not fear! You will have the opportunity to receive valuable training from the company’s highly qualified team who will provide guidance and mentorship! Canadian Shield Health Care Services provides safe, sincere and compassionate health care services by valuing our employees, operating with transparency and putting integrity first.

Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time, Casual

Salary: $24 to $26 per hour

Only those who carry the required qualifications/credentials will be invited for an interview.

If you have any questions and/or concerns regarding this job posting, please feel free to contact us via phone at . Thank you for visiting our job posting – we look forward to connecting!

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in the relevant discipline
• Minimum 1-year experience but new graduates are welcome to apply
• Registration with a governing/regulatory body considered an asset.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team

• Current CPR and First Aid required; GAIN Q3 MI ONT Certification preferred.
• Counselling
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong evidence-based, trauma-informed counselling skills essential.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in prevalent languages in northern Ontario considered an asset.
• Transportation:
  Valid Ontario Driver’s License, insurance, and reliable vehicle required.

• Full and Part-Time Career Opportunities:
  We offer flexible career options to suit your lifestyle, whether you're looking for full-time stability or part-time flexibility
• Competitive Industry Wages:
  Earn top wages for the critical work you do, reflecting your skills and dedication
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Enjoy company-sponsored health and dental benefits for you and your family, ensuring your well-being
• Travel Compensation:
  Get competitive compensation for your travel, recognizing the importance of your time and effort
• Efficient Work Schedules:
  Experience work schedules designed to maximize care time and minimize travel, enhancing your work-life balance
• Career Growth Opportunities:
  Take advantage of numerous opportunities for professional development and career advancement within our organization
• Modern Technology:
  Utilize company-provided mobile devices for seamless documentation and effective communication
• Supportive Management:
  Enjoy easy access to managers and schedulers who are committed to listening and supporting the important work you do.

• Conduct comprehensive standardized addiction assessments, including conducting risk and psychosocial assessments
• Provide individual, short-term counselling and case management supports to help support a client’s achievement of their recovery goals.
• Regularly assess for risk and respond with mitigation strategies, including crisis intervention and de-escalation supports and connecting to crisis services when appropriate.
• Refer and link clients to community resources and groups that support recovery goals, including treatment services as appropriate.
• Provide education on substance use and wellness to clients and their families/other supports.
• Facilitate recovery and/or social-recreational groups as needed, including developing new group materials.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, team huddles, supervisions, case conferences, trainings, and events as required.
• Update all appropriate documentation within 24 hours of client contact
• Participate in internal or external committees, including communities of practice

• Transform Lives:
  Your clinical expertise will directly improve the quality of life for our patients, providing them with the care they need to thrive
• Enhance Well-Being:
  Deliver compassionate and reliable care that promotes better health outcomes and emotional well-being for our patients
• Build Relationships:
  Develop meaningful connections with patients and their families, becoming a trusted partner in their health journey
• Empower Patients:
  Help patients maintain their independence and dignity by providing personalized care tailored to their unique needs

You will utilize your clinical expertise to ensure our clients receive the highest quality addictions treatment and care, tailored to their unique needs and preferences. Delivered with empathy, excellence, and reliability, our care prioritizes the comfort and safety of our clients in their own care setting.