Addictions Specialist - Mississauga, Canada - SHIPSHEY

SHIPSHEY

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Services and Housing In the Province (
SHIP) is a Provincial leader in the broader public sector that builds strategic partnerships and programs that support the fundamental rights for Housing and Health Services throughout the Peel Region, Dufferin County, Region of Waterloo and surrounding areas.

Our commitment to increase quality of life through health services and housing supports that promote mental and physical health and wellness is at the forefront of every employee we hire.

We value compassion, hope, inclusiveness, respect, and professionalism.

Our organization has supported the region for over 35 years and employs over 300 passionately engaged employees ranging from office administration, nurses, and service health specialists to housing specialists all dedicated to the community, clients, and families.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the
Addiction Specialist will have a passion for working with the community in one of our programs that provides housing and supports for individuals experiencing mental health and/or problematic substance abuse challenges and have the potential to or are at risk of homelessness.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide support to individuals with mental health challenges to overcome dependencies who may also have identified substance use concerns
Offer motivational interviews by using the stages of change and a harm reduction philosophy
Conduct assessments for clients identified with substance use challenges and provide counseling to those with complex addictions
Assist with activities of daily living, supportive services, conflict resolution, and crisis avoidance
Consult with other team members to lead the development of educational programs focused within addictions which may include liaising with other community addictions services
Assist clients in developing and maintaining community supports, daily living and social skills necessary to maintain independency in the community
Understand and be able to integrate a philosophy of clientcentered care into daily responsibilities
Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality care and service delivery based on SHIP's Mission and Values
Ensure appropriate records are kept and make sure that statistical information is maintained as per agency standards
Adhere to agency Health & Safety Program and the Client Safety Framework in the promotion of client safety
Perform additional duties as required/delegated by Management

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Health Services, Social Services, or equivalent
2+ years' experience with Mental Health Crisis Management and/or Addiction Counseling
Experience or training with Addictions assessment and treatment
Trained on the GAIN-SS and ADAT tools
Experience with the mentally ill while collaborating with partners and other community resources
Knowledge and commitment to the values of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery
Knowledge of mental health and addictions/justice support services
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Ability to communicate with a highly diverse range of individuals of varying levels of education, professions, and personal life experiences from a broad range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Able to work respectfully with different cultures and differing perspectives
Individual and group counselling skills
Excellent assessment, risk management, and consultation skills
A valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's license and a vehicle with adequate insurance coverage is required
Valid certification in CPI, CPR, First Aid, and Assist is mandatory

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Shifts are generally rotating between Monday
Friday, 7:30am 4:00pm or 1:00 Pm to 9:30 Pm but additional hours may be required
Average amount of physical effort is required
Requires the ability of handling light and moderate weight objects including office equipment and other office supplies
Frequently sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods of time
Vehicle travel to community sites
Ability to walk up and open doors as required

Ship Values:

Compassion, Hope, Inclusive, Respect, Professional

Application Instructions

Why Work For Us?

Our Vision
Quality Housing, Quality Services, Quality Lives

Our Mission
To increase quality of life through health services and housing supports that promote mental and physical health and wellness

Our Culture
Leader and innovative partner in the community. Our programs welcome employees into our caring, compassionate, and innovative culture. We listen, we know what it means, and why it matters.

Our Commitment
People are at the forefront of our success.

Below are just a few ways our full time permanent staff have personal and professional success: