addictions worker

Work site environment

• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Services for the homeless

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Develop specialized rehabilitation programs
• Perform administrative tasks
• Prepare classification reports recommending type of incarceration and types of interventions for rehabilitation
• Plan rehabilitation programs with offenders
• Refer offenders to community and social services programs
• Supervise terms of probation orders
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Implement substance abuse treatment programs
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Manage knowledge
• Offer mentoring

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Adolescents
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Street population
• Young offenders

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• Desktop publishing software
• MS Office
• WordPress

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available