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addictions worker

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Employer details Anew Centre for Healing Ltd.

Job details

  • LocationFort Saskatchewan, AB
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary23.00 to 29.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 16 to 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentPart time leading to full time
  • Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Morning
  • Start date Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
  • vacancies 4 vacancies
  • Source Job Bank #3055771

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Child welfare

Work setting

  • Group home
  • Work in employer's/client's home
  • Private residence

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Implement life skills workshops
  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
  • Conduct follow-up assessments
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
  • Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
  • Offer mentoring

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • Cultural Awareness Training
  • Medication Administration Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
  • Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Aboriginal groups
  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Families
  • Females
  • Males
  • Persons with an intellectual disability
  • Persons with mental health disabilities

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Office

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Child Abuse Registry check
  • Child welfare check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Work under pressure
  • Attention to detail

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Values and ethics
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage paid

Employment groups Help - Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for Indigenous people
  • Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
  • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
  • Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2024-09-26

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Anew Centre for Healing Ltd.

  • Health care and social assistance
  • 4 job postings advertised
  • Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees)
  • 1 business location
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addictions worker NOC 42201 Edmonton Region
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