Addiction Support Worker

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4 : 00 AM | Expires Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3 : 59 AM

Come Build Hope and Homes with Us!

Addiction Support Worker – Full Time

Mississauga, ON- Cornerstone Suites Program

Position Description : Reporting to theProgram Supervisor, the Addiction Support Worker, will be responsible to provide tenants residing atCornerstone Suites with supports that help achieve health and housing stability. The Addiction Support Worker will work within the context of a collaborative interdisciplinary team reflecting the principles of person-centered care and evidence-based care by assisting with coordinating and delivering mental health and addiction services to tenants. Providing or supporting in the treatment, rehabilitation, and support for individuals living in supportive housing. This program serves individuals who have experienced long term housing instability and / or long stay hospitalizations. This position will require a high level of resilience and a willingness to work in close proximity to challenging situations.

About Indwell : We are a Christian not-for-profit charity that creates affordable housing communities and supportive programs to people seeking health, wellness, and belonging.Founded in 1974, we continue to grow and thrive to build high quality energy efficient housing and inclusive living, uplifting our society. Our belief is that everyemployee is a leader contributing to transform lives through HOPE and HOMES. Being a part of our amazing team you will be fulfilled working together with others who aregenuinely invested in Indwell's mission to serve people impacted by poverty and homelessness. To learn more, go to : indwell.ca / our-model

Hours of Work : 40 hours per week. The program operates 7 days a week. This position includes working evening and weekend hours, including some public holidays. Participation in the on-call schedule rotation is required which consists of carrying a work cell phone 24 / 7 for that one week, responding to urgent needs. At times, this position will also require substantial flexibility to meet program needs.

Direct Support to Residents :

• Skilled in building therapeutic relationships with residents with a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed approach, promoting hope and trust and engagement in addiction related programming and supports.
• Develop, contribute to, and carry out holistic support plans, including any relevant assessment tools and ensure consistent monitoring and follow-up to treatment and recovery plans.
• Assist residents in developing and practicing the skills defined in their service plans in consultation with resident and interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge and deep understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation, recovery models, including harm reduction strategies around substance use.
• Demonstrate understanding and ability to assess the addiction support related needs of residents.
• Support residents to connect with community resources and supports, including both clinical and informal supports and community-based, culturally meaningful programming.
• Coordinate, lead and / or participate in case conferences with outside supports.
• Proven advocacy skills to ensure residents receive the support and referrals they need to carry out their individual support plans and access appropriate resources.
• Confident in utilizing de-escalation strategies and crisis prevention and intervention skills.
• Reinforce residents’ life skills, including spiritual, social, and coping skills.
• Assist with intake and orientation of new residents.
• Develop and facilitate relevant group programming related to substance use, community building, and social inclusion and other topics to meet the needs of the community.
• Competent utilizing motivational interviewing techniques with residents to identify and achieve substance use and housing stability related goals as it relates to their support needs and recovery.
• Complete required documentation in a thorough and timely manner with a focus on maintaining and protecting health records.
• Hold responsibility for a primary caseload (using a team model and / or case management model) under the supervision of Program Supervisor.
• As a representative of a faith-based organization, recognize and promote the role of spirituality and provide support and guidance as required.
• Other duties as required.

Support, Direction, and Commitment to Interdisciplinary Team

Leadership

Health, Welfare and Safety Practices

WHAT YOU WILL BRING :

We want you to thrive :

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, onlythose applicants that are being considered will be notified.

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 underIndwell’sEmployment policy.

As Indwell works to support diverse resident / tenant populations, we are seeking to create a diverse work culture that closely matches the diversity of our communitieswith 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, onlythose applicants that are being considered will be notified.

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 underIndwell’sEmployment policy.

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