Stonehenge Therapeutic Community is a client centered not-for-profit in the Guelph area, providing specialized support services for clients with addictions challenges.

"We believe that every individual has the capacity to grow and contribute to society".

About the Role:

The Transition Coordinators primary responsibilities are to provide group support to Residents that will soon be leaving the Residential program, facilitate intakes into the program, and to support residents through all transition phases of the program. Additionally, the Transition Coordinator will support with ensuring the Therapeutic Community model is upheld at all times by providing in the moment feedback to staff and residents.

Role Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm, and 5-8pm every Thursday to facilitate program activities. Participation in a mandatory on call rotation also required, which will require some evening/overnight/weekend work, when on call

Positions Available: 1

Why Work for Us?

• Enhanced vacation entitlements for all staff
• Paid Wellness Days
  RRSP Matching Plan
• Health and Dental Benefits (no employee co-pay)
  
• Professional development opportunities
• An opportunity to work in and learn about a specialized approach to addiction treatment and recovery
  

Qualifications:

• Completion of a University Degree relevant to mental health, addiction, or social services
• Minimum 1 year of progressive experience in addictions or mental health; Experience in concurrent disorders and trauma informed practice an asset
• Previous experience in residential treatment an asset;
• Previous experience in correctional field an asset
• Previous experience with justice-involved individuals preferred
• Certified Addictions Counsellor or equivalent an asset
• Food handlers certification an asset
• Lived experience related to addictions and/or mental health an asset
• CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada
• Valid G Drivers License(G2 or G), held for a minimum of 3 years
• Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
• Reliable Vehicle (own transportation required - residential locations not on a bus route)
  
• Standard First Aid/CPR Level C
• Mandatory on call requirement - must be able to attend work (travel to Residential Centres) within an hour of notification, when on call

Role Overview:

Support "Re-Entry" Group

• Plan, organize, and deliver group therapy focused on reintegration of residents into the outside community
• Develop individual transition plans with residents and complete required assessments, reports, and documentation
• Develop comprehensive relapse prevention plans with the residents
• Develop housing, employment, and leisure plans with the residents, connecting them to community agencies and supports
• Support and monitor resident leisure/business passes into the community, liaising with family members, correctional, and community agencies

Facilitate "Aftercare" Group

• Facilitate the weekly support group at the Administration building
• Provide individual counseling using evidence-informed practices including (but not limited to) Motivational Interviewing, Stage-Matched Intervention, Trauma-Informed approaches, CBT, and DBT
• Advise team of re-enhancement and re-grounding requests and recommend as necessary; Complete intake for re-grounding residents
• Attend all commencement ceremonies with Aftercare participants and select speakers
• Maintain appropriate documentation in a timely manner and per Agency standards
• Monitor and screen clients for abstinence during group attendance and manage incidents of intoxication
• Maintain professional contact with clients via STC email for announcements, program changes, or support
• Liaise with Probation and/or Parole Officers when necessary and report any required attendees and/or disclose any drug use with the direction of the Clinical Manager Residential Services
• Provide and receive delegation in partnership with other Residential Staff
• Make referrals to internal and/or external programs or services, as appropriate

Residential Duties

• Monitor resident progress and coordinate resident transitions
• Respond to crisis and urgent situations
• Coordination of outings
• Conduct educational presentations with residents, as required
• Transport residents to appointments, hospitals, etc. in agency vehicle, as required
• Participate in program development, evaluation, and complete statistics
• On a rotational basis, provide on-call services during evenings and weekends
• Attend both clinical and administrative meetings
• Participate in supervision
• Provide peer mentorship and coaching to the team
• Conduct/inform staff briefing in between shifts
• Facilitates medication administration per Agency standards
• Complete resident documentation
• Make referrals to internal and/or external programs or services
• In accordance with a Therapeutic Community Treatment Model, make decisions with a team-based approach

Coordination of Resident Intake and Discharge

• Coordinate and support intake and orientation of new residents
• Conduct and support planned and unplanned resident discharges
• Complete relevant documentation
• Plan and conduct resident completions
• Plan, organize, and deliver group therapy focused on reintegration of residents into the outside community
• Develop individual transition plans with residents and complete required assessments, reports, and documentation
• Develop comprehensive relapse prevention plans with the residents
• Develop housing, employment, and leisure plans with the residents, connecting them to community agencies and supports
• Support and monitor resident leisure/business passes into the community, liaising with family members, correctional, and community agencies

Applications will be accepted until April 30, 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.