Client Support Worker

Qualifications:

CSW should have a post-secondary certification in addiction counselling or two years recent related experience. Completed the Peer Support Certification would be an asset.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to deal with people who have been affected by substance misuse and mental health.
Ability to effectively support participants and their families.
Ability to observe and recognize behavioral and/or health status changes in participants.
Ability to role model healthy lifestyle choices.
Ability to set clear, strong, clear and able to maintain healthy boundaries.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
Ability to organize and prioritize own workload.

Ability to operate related equipment and software programs.
Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.

Have an equivalent combination of education, training, experience, and certification in; First Aid and CPR.

Preference will be given to those with a valid Class 5 license

Job Type: Casual

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-09-06
Expected start date: 2024-01-25