Addictions Support Worker - Jobs in Blackfoot, AB

Job Description

This position provides support to the clients and staff at TRC. This position promotes active recovery by engaging clients in recreation, activities and provides transportation for clients to off-site meetings and events. In coordination with the clinical care team, the Community Support Worker works with administration, coworkers and other agencies to support TRC’s commitment in order to maximize recovery and client’s engagement throughout the recovery process.Responsibilities and DutiesRecreation Facilitation

• Organizes, plans and facilitates structured and unstructured activities both on and off site to provide client engagement specific to their needs.
• Facilitates scheduled activities including: meditations, walks, recreational activities, etc.
• Transports clients to appropriate meetings, appointments, activities and events.
• Assists with the organization and facilitation for internal and external events including: bookings, movies, lectures and program offerings.

Client Interaction

• Welcomes clients and family members to TRC; provides agency information and follows up with questions, inquiries and concerns.
• Communicates program schedules and daily activities to clients.
• Provides assistance in completing the admission process to program and detox.
• Listens to, converses and validates the feelings of clients. Counseling or therapy is not conducted.
• Contacts the on-call counselor as required.
• Documents all interactions and observations appropriately on an ongoing basis.
• Presents agency guidelines to clients, visitors and family members.
• Conducts facility orientation to new clients.
• Assists clients in organizing appointments and twelve step meetings as requested.
• Provides socialization with the clients, as time permits modeling appropriate interpersonal, communication and boundary skills.
• Provides relief for client intake and transportation.

Client Safety and Security

• Maintains the whereabouts of residence and clients. Ensures that agency guidelines are being maintained.
• Maintains security by following procedures, monitoring visitor log-in information and issues visitor passes.
• Performs dorm room checks and regular inspections.
• Conducts fire and building security checks.

Administration

• Provides effective documentation for client case notes.
• Maintains current communication with the clinical care team.
• Provides accurate documentation on the Communication section of the database.
• Provides alleviation of Addictions Administrator’s reception duties as needed.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Grade twelve diploma (or equivalent).
• Preference will be given to those with a Social Services Certificate or Diploma.
• Class five driver’s license with a clear driver’s abstract.
• Clear Criminal Record check and Child Welfare check.
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID 19.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills including: Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer skills.
• Standard First Aid, CPR and Suicide Intervention Training completed within four months of hire.
• A demonstrated interest in recovery coupled with knowledge of the 12 step program or general recovery process.
• Strong interpersonal, confidentiality and conflict resolution skills.

We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those considered will be contacted.Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, CasualSchedule:

• 10 hour shift

Work remotely:

• No

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