Residential Support Staff - Guelph, Canada - Stonehenge Therapeutic Community

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community

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Guelph, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About the Role and Stonehenge Therapeutic Community:
Our Residential Support Staff (RSS) provide support to clients attending our longer-term residential addiction treatment program in Guelph. Our approach to treatment is a group approach, based around peer support and mutual self help.

Our team contributes to our clients' recovery journey by demonstrating positive and healthy behaviours (role modelling), engaging in supportive counselling, containment and crisis intervention, and participating alongside residents in community living activities (participating in mealtimes and outdoor recreation activities).

The Relief RSS team must be available to be scheduled for a minimum of 2 shifts per month, working from 12:30pm to 10:30pm. These hours are scheduled on Saturday, Sunday and/or Monday throughout the scheduling month. Additionally, Relief staff will be contacted to work last minute assignments as needed (to cover unexpected staff absences) or can pick up open shifts as they become available. The Relief team will also provide coverage for statuary holidays, staff vacations and staff absences. These additional requirements are in addition to the regularly scheduled shifts outlined above and will require flexibility to work on other shifts or dayparts as needed (example overnight, evenings or weekdays).

The Part Time RSS team will be scheduled for 4 shifts per month, working every second weekend (Saturday and Sunday) from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Similarly to the Relief team, they will also be required to provide coverage for holidays, vacations and absences, as well as attending the monthly staff meeting.

Stonehenge is one of only two funded Therapeutic Communities in Ontario.

This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in a career in social work or counselling to work in and learn about a unique model of treatment.

Available Opportunities -
We are currently hiring for Relief Support Staff positions.

Why Work for Us:

Enhanced vacation entitlements for all staff
Longer shifts shorter work week
Paid breaks
Professional development opportunities
An opportunity to work in and learn about a specialized approach to addiction treatment and recovery

Role Responsibilities:

Residential Client Support

Supervise residents in daily activities as well as monitoring outings and visits
Provide mental health and crisis support
Support full time staff to monitor the treatment centre during evenings, weekends, and overnights
Interact with residents consistent with individual treatment needs and treatment plans
Lead and participate in programs
Administrative supports for residents
Facilitate crisis intervention and supportive counseling/containment
Facilitate recreational and psychoeducational program areas in a therapeutic community context
Conduct bed checks (overnight only)
Provide medication to residents and complete related documentation
Maintain professional boundaries and relationships
Make referrals to internal and/or external programs or services, as appropriate
Transportation of clients off property to scheduled appointments, in support of program activities (outings) and to attend medical treatment on an as needed basis
Support planned and unplanned resident discharges

Residential Centre Support

Perform light housekeeping chores including laundry, clean staff offices, etc.
Support Health and Safety practices
Provide peer mentorship and coaching to the team
Conduct/inform staff briefing in between shifts
Attend all mandatory training programs and team meetings
Complete required documentation such as the Communication Log, program notes and Incident Reports
Liaise and support Therapeutic Community staff
Prepare for and attend regularly scheduled clinical supervisions

Qualifications:

Completion of or enrollment in a Post-Secondary program relevant to mental health, addiction or Social Services (College Diploma or University Degree)
Minimum six months of progressive experience in addictions or mental health; experience in concurrent disorders or trauma informed practice an asset
Previous experience in residential treatment an asset
Previous experience with justiceinvolved individuals an asset
Food Handlers Certification is an asset
Lived experience related to addictions and/or mental health an asset
CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada
Standard First Aid/CPR Level C
Reliable vehicle/own transportation not on a bus route
Must be able to attend work (travel to Residential Centres) within an hour when requested and when notified of work

We look forward to meeting you

STC accommodates the needs of applicants throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the (AODA) and Human Rights legislation. Should you require, accommodation can be made at any point, upon request._