Addictions Worker

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Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Conduct follow
• up assessments
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Implement substance abuse treatment programs
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients

Supervision

• 5
• 10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesﾠ

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Non
• violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Cultural Awareness Training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Culturally diverse groups
• Females
• Males

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses not paid by employer
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on
• call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Morning

Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On
• site amenities
• On
• site recreation and activities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available