Addictions Support Worker
- Prince Albert, SK, Canada
Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
Prince Albert Grand Council is seeking a compassionate and dependable Addictions Support Worker for its Sober Living Program. Reporting to the Program Lead/Support Services Coordinator, this position provides direct support to adults in recovery and helps maintain a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused residence. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate, dependable professional who is committed to wellness, recovery, and culturally safe support services.
Qualifications Include
- Grade 12 or equivalent (post-secondary human services education is an asset)
- Experience in recovery, addictions, mental health, or residential support settings
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, de-escalation skills and client-centred service delivery
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries, exercise sound judgement, and respond effectively to challenging or crisis situations.
- Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and current First Aid/CPR (or ability to obtain)
- Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check required
- Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and community-based healing approaches is an asset
- Ability to work shifts
Submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, CPIC And TWO (2) WORK RELATED REFERENCE LETTERS/Please Include Email Address (applicants Will Be Contacted Through Email)
Karen Timmerman, Director of Human Resources
Prince Albert Grand Council
Box 2350
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan S6V 6Z1
Tel: 306-953-7200 Fax: 306-953-1045
Email: personnel@pagc.net
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Responsibilities
Provide direct support to adults in recovery through the Sober Living Program. Help maintain a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused residence, responding appropriately to residents’ needs and challenging situations.
Requirements
Applicants need Grade 12 or equivalent and experience in recovery, addictions, mental health, or residential support; post-secondary human services education is an asset. They should have knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and de-escalation, along with strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills; a valid Class 5 driver’s licence and current First Aid/CPR are required or must be obtainable, and criminal record and vulnerable sector checks are required.
Skills
- Recovery Support
- Addictions Support
- Mental Health Support
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Crisis Intervention
- De-Escalation
- Client-Centred Service
- Professional Boundaries
- Sound Judgement
- Communication
- Documentation
- Teamwork
- First Aid
- CPR
- Culturally Safe Support
- Indigenous Community-Based Healing
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Hiring contact
Karen Timmerman
Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Addictions Support
- Recovery
- Sober Living Program
- Mental Health
- Residential Support
- Human Services
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Crisis Intervention
- De-Escalation
- Client-Centred Service
- Professional Boundaries
- Documentation
- First Aid
- CPR
- Class 5 Driver’s Licence
- Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Indigenous Cultures
- Community-Based Healing
- Shift Work