Addictions Worker

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Tasks: Prepare reports or case histories. Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services. Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs. Conduct follow-up assessments. Provide suicide and crisis intervention. Resolve conflict situations. Implement substance abuse treatment programs. Conduct individual and group counselling sessions. Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients. Supervision: 5-10 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses�: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Mental health first aid Certificate. Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate. Cultural Awareness Training. First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate. Target audience: Aboriginal groups. Culturally diverse groups. Females. Males. Computer and technology knowledge: Electronic mail. MS Office. Area of work experience: Community service organization. Specialization or experience: Green economy sector. Specialized environmental skills and knowledge. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Willing to travel. Willing to travel regularly. Valid driver's licence. Travel expenses not paid by employer. Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Work under pressure. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Accurate. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Interpersonal awareness. Values and ethics. Client focus. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Team player. Organized. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Morning. Health benefits: Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Long term benefits: Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. On-site amenities. On-site recreation and activities. Team building opportunities. Parking available.