Addictions Worker

Posting Date
Rate of Pay
Hourly wage starts at $24.86 per hour • *Benefits after 3-months of continuous, active employment • *Group RRSP employer matching up to 3% after one (1) year of continuous employment
Job Location
Hamilton, ON
Hours of Work
37.5 hours per week • Ability to work both in office and remotely using virtual platforms
Closing Date
Company Information

Mission Services
Address: 196 Wentworth ST N, Hamilton, Ontario L8L 7W2
Email: Gcroft [at] mission-services.com (Gcroft[at]mission-services[dot]com) 

Primary duties

JOB POSTING
Addiction Services 
Addictions Worker
Full-Time, Permanent 
1 Position 
Wage $24.86 Per Hour
(Plus Benefits & RRSP) *
Posting No. MS0490

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Addiction Worker at Suntrac Wellness and Addiction Treatment Centre delivers concurrent-informed substance use services to individuals aged nineteen (19) years and older with substance use concerns. In collaboration with service-users and the Suntrac team, the Addiction Worker will provide intake and assessment, case management, group facilitation, and consultative and educational services to service users, using an evidence-informed perspective. All staff will work in accordance with Mission Services’ vision to create a healthy and resilient community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Demonstrate competence in assessment, case management, group facilitation, and documentation practices in service-user care
  • Promote the efficient and effective daily operation of the program within the guidelines and policies of Mission Services, and in consultation with the assistant director and supervisor of the program
  • Demonstrate person-centered and trauma-informed care
  • Provide evidence-based practice in the treatment of substance use and mental health 
  • Assess for harmful substance use and suicide risk and support service users in risk management planning
  • Assess service users for concurrent mental health issues
  • Liaise with community resources in health, justice, education, social services, and provide referrals as needed
  • Be an active ambassador for Mission Services Addiction Services 
  • Uphold Mission Services mission, values and standards
  • Work safely in accordance with Mission Services health and safety policies and procedures, identify any health and safety concerns, and report any concerns to management
  • Adhere to a strict confidentiality policy
  • Other duties as required to ensure continuation of services 
     
Skills and Experience Required

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in social work, psychology, or an addiction specific field
  • Experience and/or education in concurrent disorders is an asset 
  • Knowledge and understanding of poverty, homelessness, addictions and mental illness
  • CCAC certification or working towards obtaining accreditation with CACCF is an asset
  • Ability to work with individuals of diverse and marginalized populations
  • Familiarity with harm reduction framework
  • Thorough understanding of the Mental Health Act, Ontario Human Rights Code and Family Services Act
  • Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution 
  • Effective communication skills, organizational and time management skills
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
  • Must be a confident decision maker 
  • Second language is an asset

  • Committed to upholding the organization’s mission, values and standards

    HOURS OF WORK:

  • 37.5 hours per week
  • Ability to work both in office and remotely using virtual platforms

    REQUIREMENTS:
  • Police Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or willingness to register to receive this vaccination as soon as possible

    COMPENSATION:
  • Hourly wage starts at $24.86 per hour 
  • *Benefits after 3-months of continuous, active employment
  • *Group RRSP employer matching up to 3% after one (1) year of continuous employment
How To Apply

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume by 5:00PM on May 6, 2024 to:
Assistant Director, Addiction Services
Greg Croft
Gcroft [at] mission-services.com (Gcroft[at]mission-services[dot]com) 
To ensure that Mission Services follows a fair, consistent recruitment and selection process, candidates may be selected for interview once the posting closes as per the date noted in this posting. 

At Mission Services of Hamilton, we value diversity in our employees and we work from an anti-racism/anti-oppression framework and strive for equity and inclusion. We strive to foster an organization that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. 

We encourage applications from individuals from underserved and underrepresented cultural and racial communities, from First Nations Inuit and Metis communities, Two-Spirit, LGBTQIA+ communities, people living with disabilities, and those with lived experience of abuse, food insecurity, homelessness, mental health difficulties and addictions. 

Mission Services is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work 
environment. We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be 
contacted. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality

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