Addiction Support Worker

Support and build capacity within the interdisciplinary team around substance use and relevant tenant-centered approaches

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to assess specific program needs regarding substance use and other addictions

Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide direct and indirect support to tenants, encouraging housing stability. These supports may include: medication administration, apartment checks, community events, and other supports as necessary

Work with tenants to maintain a safe apartment; engage in life skills training as needed,

Keep interdisciplinary team informed of community opportunities and emerging trends related to best practices in addiction support for tenants

Support and collaborate with Volunteer Coordinator to integrate program volunteers into addiction support activities. Complete volunteer logs as required

Assist in the orientation and support of staff, students and volunteers

Attend and actively participate in team meetings and other agency meetings as required

Maintain positive written and verbal communication

Demonstrate positive relationships within the Indwell team

Promote and demonstrate the vision, mission and values of Indwell within the workplace and community

Keep apprised of new research and developments relevant to your role, through workshops, journals, websites, and literature. Transfer knowledge back to the team and tenants in the most effective manner available

Follow applicable regulations, policies and procedures

Work collaboratively with Facilities, reporting maintenance needs to ensure upkeep of buildings/ground

Complete regular environmental checks, including requirements of the building’s Integrated Pest Management plan

Use appropriate procedures when responding to emergency situations

Ensure your own health & safety, that of tenants and co-workers by adhering to health & safety standards.

Complete required safety checks and inspections as assigned

Attend and participate in all required training to maintain and develop new skills

Complete required reports in a timely manner in accordance with policy and procedures

Perform administrative tasks as assigned, such as rent collections and financial records

Complete required documentation in a thorough and timely manner with a focus on maintaining and protecting tenant health records

College diploma or bachelor’s degree with a focus on addictions

Certification with CCACF is considered an asset

Recent Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) with the information therein acceptable by Indwell to meet the operational requirements of the program- at one’s own cost

Current Standard First Aid & CPR Certification from an approved provider that meets Ontario provincial standards or willingness to register for the training within 30 days of employment-reimbursement by Indwell

Experience working in mental health and/or addictions, with harm reduction approaches to substance use

Knowledge of concurrent disorders and of various addiction treatments/theories is required

Experience working within a case management framework with individuals with serious mental illness, substance use, or other special needs

A client centered approach, using trauma-informed strategies to support residents

A warm, sensitive and caring approach with a genuine interest in supporting a diverse population of people living with mental illness

Demonstrated ongoing learning and experience around supporting diverse individuals and communities (i.e. cultural safety, anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice, etc.)

Strong communication, listening, interview and assessment skills, as well as critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Effective crisis intervention and conflict management skills

Ability to work effectively in a high stress environment, work independently, be flexible, organized, responsible and take initiative

Excellent written, verbal, time management and organizational skills

A commitment to interpersonal collaborative teamwork and care and continuous professional development

Familiarity with SPDAT/ the Ontario Common Assessment of Need is an asset

Committed to upholding and modeling the standards set out in the organization’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Code of Conduct and other operating standards and policies

We want you to thrive:

Vacation : 3 weeks paid with 8 HEAL days (sick and personal appointments) per year

Extensive Benefits paid: Extended health (100% medication coverage- some exceptions may apply), dental and vision care. Life Insurance and long term disability

Employee Assistance Program- primary care and professional consulting services

Group RRSP : Indwells contributes 5% of salary

New Staff Orientation Days

Professional and Personal Development - annual Leadership Conference (themed with guest speaker) + Spiritual Ranch Retreat (reflection and recharge with various outdoor activities). Cliffs Strengths Finder Assessment facilitated by People Developer for mentoring opportunities, Lunch and Learn Webinars, Indigenous Cultural Competency and 2SLGBTQ Awareness + more

Social Events: Indwell’s Hope and Homes Banquet yearly to celebrate the important work we do + team gatherings

As Indwell works to support diverse tenant populations, we are seeking to create a diverse work culture that closely matches the diversity of our communities with qualified individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives. Our supports, services and employment are open to people from every creed, race, ethnicity, sex, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. And we especially invite applications from Black, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities and intersectionalities. Indwell’s leadership are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ as reflected in Indwell’s statement of faith.

Inspired to JOIN OUR TEAM, we invite you…

To APPLY: Please forward your cover letter and resume to our website: www.indwell.ca/careers . We thank all for your interest; however, only those applicants that are being considered will be notified.

Indwell uses AI-assisted tools in the hiring process with human oversight where final employment decisions are made by people. We are committed to using these technologies in a manner that is fair and transparent.

Personal information submitted will be used only for employment opportunities within Indwell in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

Accommodation will be provided to applicants who make their needs known in advance for the duration of the hiring process as required under Indwell’s Employment policy.