Support Worker - Crisis Stabilization Program

About the Role:

The Crisis Stabilization program is an eight bed residential crisis service, providing an alternative to hospitalization or criminal detention for individuals experiencing a crisis related to their substance use and mental health.  Staff provide de-escalation and stabilization of the immediate crisis and connection to the services needed to enable safe and stable community living that addresses client health and wellbeing longer term.

The Support Worker will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing a variety of practical and emotional supports to facilitate crisis stabilization and effective community re-integration.  Transportation of clients may be required; Evening/weekend work is required on a rotational basis.

Hours of Work:

Afternoons (2pm-12am)

Hours are scheduled on a 2 week rotation, and includes working every second weekend. Work on statutory holidays is required where the day falls on the regular working day.

On call work is required on a rotational basis, in addition to regular schedules (overnight staff excluded).

Role Type: Full time, 1 position available

Why Work for Stonehenge?

Enhanced vacation offered to all staff

Paid Wellness days

RRSP matching plan

Health and dental benefits (no employee co-pay)

Employee and Family Assistance Plan available to all staff

Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications:

Completion of a College Diploma or University Degree relevant to mental health, addiction, or social services

Minimum one year of progressive experience in addictions or mental health; experience in concurrent disorders or trauma informed practice an asset 

Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use-related crisis

Experience in social service settings with working knowledge of case management systems and planning techniques

Lived experience related to addictions and/or mental health an asset

CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada

Standard First Aid/CPR Level C

Reliable Vehicle, Ontario Driver's license (G2 or G)

Must provide proof from Insurance provider of 1) at least $2 million in general liability and 2) have declared scope of vehicle use to Insurance provider (overnight staff excluded)

Willing to transport clients to appointments in your own vehicle (overnight excluded)

Travel within the Wellington Guelph area

Role Overview:

Client Support 

Support participants in achieving the wellness goals they have identified in relation to substance use, mental health, and other domains of life

Support plans for crisis intervention and risk management

Support life skills development as identified in the clients personal goals

Assist with making referrals to internal and / or external programs or services, as appropriate

Assist participants to connect to local resources by providing service navigation support and appointment accompaniment when necessary

Support the coordination of services with longer term supports, as appropriate

 Support comprehensive and collaborative discharge planning

Facilitate psycho-education and support groups for participants in the house

Engage in conflict resolution as necessary

Maintain appropriate confidentiality and documentation standards as required by the Agency 

Program Support 

Monitor the Crisis Stabilization environment (building)

Conduct bed checks

Provide medication to clients and complete required documentation

Monitor withdrawal symptoms as necessary using withdrawal monitoring scales

Participate in program development as needed

Some light cooking and housekeeping responsibilities required, including room inspections and turnover upon client discharge, laundry, and sanitization of common spaces

Provide education to community partners as required

On a rotational basis, provide on-call services during evenings and weekends

Administration and Reporting 

Involvement in program evaluation, data collection/input into CaseWORKS

Applications will be open until March 13th, at 4pm.

We look forward to meeting you!

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community accommodates the needs of applicants throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Human Rights legislation. Should you require it, 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.