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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Full time

Description

About the Role and Stonehenge Therapeutic Community:
Our Residential Support Staff 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).

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.

Hours of Work:

Our Full time overnight staff are scheduled from 10pm to 8am,
4 days/wk on a two week rotation This rotation is inclusive of some weekend work (rotational weekend schedule).

Why Work for us:

Enhanced vacation entitlements for all staff
Longer shifts shorter work week
Paid breaks
Benefits offered to overnight staff (health/dental)
Paid time off available (sick days and personal days)

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Shift premiums for overnight staff:

Professional development opportunities
An opportunity to work in and learn about a specialized approach to addiction treatment and recovery

Role Responsibilities:

Supervise residents in daily activities
Provide mental health and crisis support
Monitor the treatment centre during overnights, in the absence of fulltime staff
Interact with residents consistent with individual treatment needs and treatment plans
Lead and participate in programs
Administrative supports for residents
Support to Therapist, Residential Logistics Coordinator, and Therapeutic Community Coach
Perform light housekeeping chores including laundry, clean staff offices, etc.
Facilitate crisis intervention and supportive counseling/containment
Conduct bed checks
Provide peer mentorship and coaching to the team
Conduct/inform staff briefing in between shifts
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
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
Transportation of clients off property to scheduled appointments, in support of program activities and to attend medical treatment on an as needed basis
Prepare for and attend regularly scheduled clinical supervisions
Support planned and unplanned resident discharges

Qualifications:

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
Valid G Driver's License held for a minimum of 3 years (G2 or greater) and Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada
Standard First Aid/CPR Level C
Reliable vehicle/own transportation not on a bus route

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._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent