About the Role and Stonehenge Therapeutic Community:
Our Residential Support Staff provide support to clients attending our longer-term residential addiction treatment program in Guelph. Our approach to treatment is a group approach, based around peer support and mutual self help. Our team contributes to our clients' recovery journey by demonstrating positive and healthy behaviours (role modelling), engaging in supportive counselling, containment and crisis intervention, and participating alongside residents in community living activities (participating in mealtimes and outdoor recreation activities). This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in a career in social work or counselling to work in and learn about a unique model of treatment.
Hours of Work:
Our Full time overnight staff are scheduled from 10pm to 8am, 4 days/wk on a two week rotation This rotation is inclusive of some weekend work (rotational weekend schedule).
1 Full Time Position available.
Why Work for us:
- Enhanced vacation entitlements for all staff
- Longer shifts - shorter work week
- Paid breaks
- Benefits offered to overnight staff (health/dental)
- Paid time off available (sick days and personal days)
- Shift premiums for overnight staff
- Professional development opportunities
- An opportunity to work in and learn about a specialized approach to addiction treatment and recovery
Role Responsibilities:
- Supervise residents in daily activities
- Provide mental health and crisis support
- Monitor the treatment centre during overnights, in the absence of full-time staff
- Interact with residents consistent with individual treatment needs and treatment plans
- Lead and participate in programs
- Administrative supports for residents
- Support to Therapist, Residential Logistics Coordinator, and Therapeutic Community Coach
- Perform light housekeeping chores including laundry, clean staff offices, etc.
- Facilitate crisis intervention and supportive counseling/containment
- Conduct bed checks
- Provide peer mentorship and coaching to the team
- Conduct/inform staff briefing in between shifts
- Provide medication to residents and complete related documentation
- Maintain professional boundaries and relationships
- Make referrals to internal and/or external programs or services, as appropriate
- Attend all mandatory training programs and team meetings
- Complete required documentation such as the Communication Log, program notes and Incident Reports
- Liaise and support Therapeutic Community staff
- Transportation of clients off property to scheduled appointments, in support of program activities and to attend medical treatment on an as needed basis
- Prepare for and attend regularly scheduled clinical supervisions
- Support planned and unplanned resident discharges
Qualifications:
- College Diploma or University Degree relevant to mental health, addiction or Social Services
- Minimum six months of progressive experience in addictions or mental health; experience in concurrent disorders or trauma informed practice an asset
- Previous experience in residential treatment an asset
- Previous experience with justice-involved individuals an asset
- Food Handlers Certification is an asset
- Lived experience related to addictions and/or mental health an asset
- Valid G Drivers License held for a minimum of 3 years (G2 or greater) and Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
- CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada
- Standard First Aid/CPR Level C
- Reliable vehicle/own transportation not on a bus route
Applications will be accepted until April 8, 2025 at 4pm.
We look forward to meeting you!
STC accommodates the needs of applicants throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the (AODA) and Human Rights legislation. Should you require, accommodation can be made at any point, upon request.
Stonehenge Therapeutic Community recognizes that diversity strengthens our community. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. We believe in equitable opportunities for all and encourage cultural diversity as part of the recruitment and selection processes. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to enrich our collective growth and learning.