addictions worker

Northeast Addition and Mental Health Centre for Holistic Recovery
Calgary, AB, CA
$36,04-$48,57 an hour (estimated)
Full-time
  • Work Term : Casual
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 20 to 35 hours per week
  • Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
  • Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year

Asset languages

Panjabi; Punjabi

Work setting

  • Hospital / medical facility or clinic
  • Mental health institution, facility or clinic
  • Private residence

Tasks

  • Supervise support staff
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Implement life skills workshops
  • Conduct follow-up assessments
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Implement substance abuse treatment programs
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
  • Manage events
  • Manage knowledge
  • Interpret for persons speaking an Aboriginal or foreign language

Supervision

Staff in various areas of responsibility

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • Behaviour management Certification
  • Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor Certification
  • Emergency child care first aid and CPR
  • Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
  • Medication Administration Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Food Safety Certificate

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Work under pressure

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Other benefits
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available
  • Wellness program
  • 11 days ago
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