Addictions Worker
Services and Housing In the Province • southwestern ontario, Canada
Role Description
Salary Range: $55,087.14 To $64,014.74 Annually
About the Job
The Addiction Worker will have a passion for supporting program participants that are experiencing mental health and/or problematic substance abuse challenges and have the potential to or are at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide support to individuals with mental health challenges to overcome dependencies who may also have identified substance use concerns
- Offer motivational interviews by using the stages of change and a harm reduction philosophy
- Conduct assessments for clients identified with substance use challenges and provide counseling to those with complex addictions
- Assist with activities of daily living, supportive services, conflict resolution, and crisis avoidance
- Consult with other team members to lead the development of educational programs focused within addictions, which may include liais...