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Addiction Services Worker- Withdrawal Management- Full TimeSault Area Hospital • Sault Ste Marie, ON
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Addiction Services Worker- Withdrawal Management- Full Time

Addiction Services Worker- Withdrawal Management- Full Time

Sault Area Hospital • Sault Ste Marie, ON
23 days ago
Salary
CA$26.21 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

PURPOSE: To provide motivational support, education, assessment, service planning and advocacy to individuals suffering from substance abuse.

DUTIES:

  • Engage and screen perspective community and district clients, supporting those meeting admission criteria and referring others to the most appropriate service.
  • Provide orientation to Addictions Services including mutual expectations.
  • Facilitate and score relevant assessments & perception of care tools (SS&A & OPOC etc.).
  • Ensure that individuals are being connected with community resources
  • Maintain accurate client records and statistical reports as required.
  • Maintain compliance with legislation, and organizational and departmental policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Maintain commitment to self-growth and professional development.
  • Actively participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
  • Remain current in knowledge and application of best practice pertaining to withdrawal management through the utilization of appropriate research and literature.
  • Consistently behave in a manner that reflects Sault Area Hospital’s core values and Employee Standards of Performance.
  • Maintain ethical and professional standards in all interactions with clients, co-workers, other departments and agencies.
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
  • Participate in ongoing quality improvement and risk management activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum two (2) year Community College Diploma in a health or social sciences field.
  • Required experience working in Addictions Services within a health care environment or community environment.
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS + AED).
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training

EXPERIENCE:

  • Proficiency in a Microsoft environment including experience in the development of spreadsheets, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Visio
  • Skill and experience in biopsychosocial assessment and court diversion process and the ability to link clients with the appropriate services are essential.
  • Human relations skills including empathy, sensitivity, understanding of human and organizational behavior, motivational techniques and counseling skills (e.g. teaching patients).

ABILITY:

  • Knowledge of the most recent Ontario provincial Withdrawal Management Standards, addiction, housing and mental health services. For more information, visit https://amho.ca/wp-content/uploads/AMHO-Final-WMS-Ontario-Provincial-Standards-for-Withdrawal-Management-Services-September-2021-AMHO-FINAL.pdf
  • Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including extended standing, walking, lifting and climbing using proper technique.
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast paced environment in stressful situations.
  • Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
  • Ability to organize time effectively to perform the duties of the position.
  • Ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
  • Ability to read, write and communicate to perform the duties of the position.
  • Knowledge of self-help groups and harm reduction strategies.
  • Knowledge of evidence based treatment modalities – Stages of Change and Biopsychosocial Model.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation – Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, and Personal Health Information Protection Act.
  • Ability to provide effective support to chemically dependent people through employment in a related service.
  • Utilize effective crisis management skills in dealing with client’s behavioural or emotional complications.
  • Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, ICCARE Values and Standards of Performance.

Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy

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