Addictions Worker - Full-time

Position Goal 

To provide exceptional service within an interdisciplinary team delivering the highest level of program care for individuals in residential treatment.

Position Summary, Duties and Responsibilities

A New Tomorrow supports both adult and youth divisions of practice committed to delivering exceptional treatment services to individuals recovering from substance misuse with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to transforming lives.

Reporting to the Lead Addictions Worker & Manager of Support Services, the Addictions Worker is responsible for engaging in therapeutic practices within their scope of practice. The Addictions Worker is to ensure all practice standards are met including licensing and health & safety. Specifically, the Addictions Worker is responsible for the duties listed below:

Client-Centered Care

• Facilitate wellness, support activities and outings and support psychoeducation and other groups as requested.
• Promote a client-centered, strength-based, trauma-informed, holistic approach to client care and programming.
• Communicate and uphold client care plans, Policies and Procedures, and daily routines.
• Stay informed about service users’ medications and communicate with co-workers; administer medications following the 10 rights and 3 checks of medication administration as required.
• Provide detailed client documentation adhering to Accreditation and Licensing standards.
• Participate in client-centered team meetings and case conferences.
• Provide direct client support and advocacy during high stress situations & respond to medical emergencies.
• Maintain & review client records, intake details, daily logs, care plans and discharge summaries.
• Build trust, open communication, and innovative strategies for clients in collaboration with team members.
• Encourage client participation in recreational activities and culturally sensitive programming, as well as building recovery capital.
• Support and advocate for service users in utilizing clinical services and achieving treatment goals.
• Contribute to facility cleanliness, meal & snack preparation; ensure safety measures are upheld, report hazards, and participate in safety drills and inspections.
• Adhere to ANT Client-Centered, Human Resources & Medication related Policies and Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reporting & Team Building

• Ensure clear and effective communication fostering positive work culture.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Personal Information Act of BC and BC.
• Participate in problem solving and conflict resolution with objectivity promoting the autonomy and growth of the team.
• Stay open to reflecting, debriefing, and processing distressing events or vicarious trauma.
• Exhibit continuous learning to enhance existing skills and develop competencies.
• Participate in orientation, training, and development, and be open and receptive to coaching, mentoring, and feedback as required.
• Engage in team building activities fostering positive and effective communication.
• Attend regular meetings identifying requirements, areas of success, areas of need/improvement, and trends impacting service delivery.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications 

• Completion of Grade 12
• Experience working with clients in addiction, mental health, and recovery an asset
• Good administrative, time management, and organizational skills
• Current Class 5 Driver’s License
• Current First Aid & CPR with AED certification
• Naloxone Administration certification
• WHIMS certification
• Addictions Care and Treatment Online certification
• Self-motivated and capacity to work independently
• Competent with Microsoft Office
• Criminal Record Check prior to commencement of employment
• Other training as required
• a minimum of one (1) continuous year of demonstrated recovery is a bona fide occupational requirement for this position where the applicant has lived experience of substance use or addiction.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages aligned with Compensation Guide
• Casual dress
• On-site parking
• No over-night shifts
• Flexible work environment
• Wellness program

This position is assigned to a night line. However, the work location and/or hours may subject to change based on operational needs.