Addiction Support Worker at Windsor Essex Community Health Centre – Windsor, Ontario
Windsor Essex Community Health Centre
Windsor, Ontario, N8X 1J6, Canada
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At weCHC, we’re more than a workplace — we’re a purpose-driven team passionate about creating healthier communities. Our work supports a diverse population, often with complex and unique needs, and we meet this challenge with compassion, innovation, and commitment. Whether you’re looking to grow your career or take the next step in a meaningful role, weCHC offers the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, alongside colleagues who value collaboration, inclusion, and belonging.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A dynamic and supportive work environment A welcoming, inclusive, and accessible space for all.An employment package* supporting your health and wellbeing:
- Professional development opportunitiesVacationEmployee Assistance ProgramHOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
*Eligibility based on employment status
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
The Addictions Support Worker will report to the Director, Clinical Practice/Communications/Health Promotions to support safety, quality care of clients/patients. This position will:
Act as a resource to, and advocate for HPC individuals, groups, and the community.Assist with addictions intake, assessment and intervention for at risk clients.Using a harm reduction approach, assist clients to develop skills to manage substance use and related problems.Educate clients on substance recovery maintenance, relapse prevention and life skills management.Assist clients in prioritizing life area needs and setting recovery goals.Support clients to navigate the health care system by attending appointments, acting as an advocate as needed, etc.Provide short term individual and group addiction support.Provide education to community agencies regarding the role of the addiction support worker and ways to coordinate community services to better support clients wanting help with their addictions.Ensure programming areas, resources, materials and equipment are safely stored, used appropriately and maintained.Work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic support of clients requiring help with addictions.Respect the cultural diversity of the community and weCHC, ensuring an inclusive and welcoming climate for allFacilitate group education and training sessions to groupsContribute to chart documentation, participate in chart reviews and case conferences and make referrals to other community services as appropriate.Perform other duties that support the mission and vision of the organization and/or as assigned based on position responsibilities and/or site requirements.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Minimum of 3-5 years recent experience working in a community mental health and addictions program.Experience working in an inter-professional team environment.Strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving, organizational and administrative skills.Strong attention to client and family-centered care and establishing therapeutic relationships.Clean driver’s abstract, current, valid Class “G” Driver’s License and reliable transportation to support travel across Windsor-Essex County and the province, as required.Bilingual (English/French) language skills an asset.Completion of a Vulnerable Sector check prior to commencing employment.
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Education and certificate requirementS
Post-secondary education in a human services related field.Drug & Alcohol Counselling Diploma or Certificate from an accredited university or college program.Professional designation or working towards within six (6) months of hire date as a Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor (CCAC).Certificate in Trauma Assessment and Treatment an asset.ASIST training an asset.Current CPR and First Aid certified an asset.
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Windsor, Ontario, N8X 1J6, Canada
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