Addictions worker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)

Work setting

• Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Assess client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Implement substance abuse treatment programs
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Adolescents
• Culturally diverse groups
• Families
• Females
• Males
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Street population

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week