Addictions Worker

Work Term: Temporary

• Work Language: English

• Hours: 35 hours per week

• Education: College/CEGEP

• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

• or equivalent experience Work setting :

• Urban area

• Social service or charity agency

• Community centre Tasks :

• Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories

• Administrative and office activities

• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services

• Implement life skills workshops

• Research techniques

• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs

• Conduct follow-up assessments

• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community

• Housekeeping activities

• Food preparation

• Provide suicide and crisis intervention

• Resolve conflict situations

• Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning

• Implement substance abuse treatment programs

• Implement behaviour management programs

• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions

• Establish registry of special needs support workers

• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients

• Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures

• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research

• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs

• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff

• Assist clients/guests with special needs

• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings Supervision :

• 1 to 2 people

• 3-4 people

• 5-10 people

• 11-15 people

• 16-20 people

• More than 20 people Target audience :

• Aboriginal groups

• Families

• Females

• Males

• Persons with mental health disabilities

• Street population Security and safety :

• Criminal record check

• Driving record check (abstract) Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Fast-paced environment

• Work under pressure

• Physically demanding Personal suitability :

• Client focus

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Excellent oral communication

• Excellent written communication

• Flexibility

• Initiative

• Judgement

• Team player Screening questions :

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Long term benefits :

• Other benefits