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).

Stonehenge is one of only two funded Therapeutic Communities in Ontario. 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.

Role Type: Full Time, Permanent - Afternoon

Hours of Work:

Our Full Time afternoon staff are scheduled from 12:30pm to 10:30pm, 4 days/wk (Tuesday - Friday).

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 Wellness days available
  
• 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 as well as monitoring outings and visits
• Provide mental health and crisis support
• Monitor the treatment centres
• Interact with residents consistent with individual treatment needs and treatment plans
• Administrative supports for residents and staff
• Support the Transition Coordinator in the coordination and facilitation of outings and visits
• Support to Therapist, Transition Coordinator, Residential Logistics Coordinator and Therapeutic Community Coach with various administrative tasks
• Perform light housekeeping chores including laundry, clean staff offices, etc.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and supportive counseling/containment
• Facilitate recreational and psycho-educational program areas in a therapeutic community context
• 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
• Support planned and unplanned resident discharges

Qualifications:

• Completion of a College Diploma or University Degree relevant to mental health, addiction or Social Services (candidates completing their education are encouraged to apply)
• 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 Driver's 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 December 13, 2024 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.