Supportive Addiction and Mental Health Housing - Guelph, Canada - Stonehenge Therapeutic Community

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community

Verified Company

Guelph, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

About the Role:

This program is delivered through a partnership between Stonehenge Therapeutic Community (STC), the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHAWW), and the County of Wellington.

The Supportive Addiction & Mental Health Housing (SAMH) Team works with individuals living in the community who are dealing with significant addiction and mental health issues, (as well as other complexities such as dual diagnosis, ABI, illness etc.) to enhance their quality of life through the provision of housing, support coordination, advocacy, and counselling.

This service will flow across all housing units within STC and CMHA programs in a fluid way to provide integrated, comprehensive supports.

Hours of Work:
Monday-Friday (days); Evening work required on a rotational basis (one day per week) and occasional work on Saturdays as part of a rotation

Role:
Full Time, Permanent

Why Work for Stonehenge?

Health and dental benefits (no employee copay)
Enhanced vacation offered to all staff
Paid personal and sick days
RRSP Matching Program
Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications:

BSW or other university degree relevant to social services, addiction or mental health
Previous experience in addictions mandatory, experience in mental health/concurrent disorders and trauma an asset
Previous experience in housing preferred
Lived experience related to addictions and/or mental health an asset
CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada
Valid First Aid/CPR, level C
Valid G Driver's License (G2 or G)
Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record, reliable vehicle and willing to transport program participants
Must provide proof from Insurance provider of 1) at least $2 million in general liability and 2) have declared scope of vehicle use to Insurance provider

Role Overview:

Support the intake of clients through consultation and assessment
Deliver clinical and support services for clients of the program including:
Develop goals and monitor progress towards them in collaboration with program participants and identified supports (where appropriate)
1:1 counselling and psychoeducational interventions that support progress towards identified goals and enhance overall health and wellbeing, particularly in relation to mental health and addiction
Facilitate house meetings, psychoeducational and support groups
Crisis planning and intervention as required
Utilize evidenceinformed practices including (but not limited to) Motivational Interviewing, Stage-Matched Intervention, Trauma-Informed approaches, CBT and DBT
Support to maintain housing and develop employment/education, budgeting and life skills
Make referrals to internal and / or external program or services, as appropriate
Comprehensive and collaborative discharge planning
Facilitate community building with program participants and the Wellington and Guelph communities including neighbors, community groups, resources, etc.
Participate in program development activities as required
Provide clinical consultation to SAMH Intensive Case Managers/other SAMH team members
Maintain appropriate confidentiality and documentation standards as required by the agency
Involvement in program evaluation, data collection/input into CaseWORKS
Work effectively and in collaboration with the broader Supportive Addiction & Mental Health Housing Team including staff of CMHAWW, as well as external service providers, landlords, the family/support networks of participants, and other stakeholders

Applications will be accepted until August 22 at 4pm.
We look forward to meeting you

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community accommodates the needs of applicants throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Human Rights legislation. Should you require it, accommodation can be made at any point, upon request._