Group Facilitator - Guelph, Canada - Stonehenge Therapeutic Community

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community

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Guelph, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community provides a range of residential and community-based treatment services to individuals struggling with addiction and concurrent mental health issues.

We recognize the role that trauma, marginalization, and oppression play in impacting the wellbeing of those we serve.

Grounded in the Therapeutic Community model of treatment, the agency is committed to taking the journey together and supporting those with whom we work to grow, thrive, and contribute to society.

Stonehenge delivers long-term, intensive residential treatment services to those whose addiction/concurrent presentations are complex. Many of our clients enter treatment directly from the Federal and Provincial correctional systems.

We are one of only two funded Therapeutic Communities in Ontario.

This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in working with a specialized approach to addiction treatment and recovery from substance use.

- "We believe that every individual has the capacity to grow and contribute to society"_

Role Type:

Full Time, afternoons

Why Work for Us?

Enhanced vacation entitlements for all staff
Longer shifts shorter work week
Set Schedules predictable work week
Paid breaks
Excellent health/dental benefits (no employee copay)
Paid sick and personal days
RRSP matching incentive
Employee and Family Assistance Program available
Professional development opportunities
An opportunity to work in and learn about a specialized approach to addiction treatment and recovery
Stonehenge is proud to be a learning environment professional development opportunities available

*About the Role:

The Group Facilitator team supports clients attending our Residential Addiction treatment program though the facilitation of psychoeducational groups. This team of staff also provides support to our Let's Grow Together and Friends and Family program.

This role works either in a full time capacity (40 hours/4 shifts per week) or a part time role (30 hours/3 shifts per week).

Hours are scheduled from 12:30pm to 10:30pm which will include some/alternating weekend work as part of a two week rotation.

Full time also staff participate in a clinical on call rotation; additional compensation is offered for participation in the on call rotation.

Qualifications:

Completion of a College Diploma or University Degree relevant to mental health, addiction or Social Services
Minimum one year of progressive experience in addictions or mental health; experience in concurrent disorders and trauma informed practice an asset
Previous experience in residential treatment an asset
Previous experience with justiceinvolved individuals an asset
Food Handlers Certification an asset
Lived experience related to addictions and/or mental health an asset
Valid G Driver's License for a minimum of 3 years (G2 or greater)
Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
Reliable vehicle/own transportation not on a bus route
CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada
Vulnerable Sector Check
Standard First Aid/CPR Level C
Mandatory on call duty, on a rotational basis (Full Time only)
Must be able to attend work (travel to Residential Centres) within an hour of notification, when on call

Role Overview:

Psycho-Educational Programming

Develop, and coordinate day time psychoeducation groups, including;
Let's Grow Together
Friends and Family
Parenting
Coping Skills
Facilitate evening psychoeducation groups including;
Life skills
Relapse Prevention
Creative Coping
Emotions Management
Maintain and provide oversight of psycho educational content
Develop a roster of appropriate community resources and guest speakers for educational seminars and workshops
Establish and maintain inventory of program supplies
Provide individual follow up after groups, when indicated

Residential Duties

Provide mental health and crisis support
Participate in supervision
Provide peer mentorship and coaching to the team
Conduct/inform staff briefing in between shifts
Transport clients to appointments and other needs
Provide light house keeping
Participate in program and team meetings
Provide medication to residents
Complete resident documentation and other required documentation such as Electronic Log, program summary, and Incident Reports
Conduct unplanned resident discharges
Identify and mitigate client risks
Collaborate with external partners
Attend all mandatory training programs
Rotate attendance at the weekly staff meeting
Facilitate Crisis Intervention and supportive counseling/containment
Make referrals to internal and/or external programs or services, as appropriate
On a rotational basis, provide oncall services during evenings and weekends (Full Time only)
Assist in planning and coordination of monthly Commencement ceremony in conjunction with Residential staff