Therapeutic Community Coach

Stonehenge’s Residential program is a Therapeutic Community, which is a group-based, highly structured, and powerful treatment approach to substance use recovery. At our Residential center, we work with adult individuals with a history of chronic or acute substance abuse concerns, with or without co-occurring mental health diagnosis. Many of the individuals we work with also have current or previous involvement with the correctional system.   

The Therapeutic Community Coach’s (TCC) primary responsibility is to enforce and uphold the structure of the Therapeutic Community model through two core aspects of the program: Workforce and Activity Therapy. This role also provides education to residents and staff on the Therapeutic Community model.

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

Role Type: Full Time - Permanent 

Number of Vacancies - 1

Hours of Work:

Days (7:30am to 3:30pm), Monday-Friday

Additional on-call responsibilities (on a rotational basis), therefore some evening, weekend and/or overnight work may be required to support the staff team

Why Work for Us?

Enhanced vacation entitlements for all staff

Paid breaks for staff working in this program

Additional compensation available for on call responsibilities

Excellent health/dental benefits (no employee co-pay)

Paid Wellness days

RRSP matching incentive

Employee and Family Assistance Program available

Professional development opportunities

An opportunity to work in and learn about a specialized approach to addiction treatment and recovery

Stonehenge is proud to be a learning environment - professional development opportunities available

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 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

Food Handlers Certification an asset

Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety an asset

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

Role Responsibilities:

Oversee Therapeutic Community Structure: Workforce & Activity Therapy

Provide motivational support and positive role-modeling to residents while working alongside/participating in Workforce and Activity Therapy with residents

Select residents for all work crews/positions based on their phase of treatment, treatment goals, individual strengths and challenges, utilizing the staff team input when required

Oversee all work crews; monitor the Supply and Distribution inventory and division of supplies for program locations

Organize, oversee, and facilitate special events (equipment, grounds, food, and supplies); support resident (client) teams engaging in this work

Support maintenance and enhancement of the grounds and buildings through the resident Employment Coaching & Recreation Program

Coach residents in employment and recreation skills that are aligned with their treatment goals, providing employment support to re-entry clients

Co-develop a weekly schedule of planned physical activities for the residents

Provide vendor support when Operations Coordinator is not available

Support and oversee residents in completing physical plant documentation (e.g., furnace log, water softener log)

Coordination and implementation of resident leisure activities

Manage monthly program budget

Residential Support

Provide mental health and crisis support

Participate in supervision

Provide peer mentorship and coaching to the team

Conduct/inform staff briefing in between shifts

Transport clients to appointments and other needs

Provide light house keeping

Participate in program meetings

Clinical

Works with the Centre Coordinators (resident roles) at both sites to ensure the resident accountability and acknowledgement systems are being utilized and upheld

Share resident behavioural trends observed through the push up and pull up system with other full time staff

Provide mental health and crisis response to resident situations

Make referrals to internal and/or external programs or services, as appropriate

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

Facilitate medication administration for residents

Conduct and support unplanned resident discharges

Identify and mitigate client risks

Administration

Attend all mandatory training programs and weekly team meetings

Complete required documentation

Provide crisis response to physical plant emergencies in absence of the Operations Coordinator in alignment with Agency emergency planning protocols; Engage On-Call staff as needed

Other Requirements:

Valid G Driver’s License (G2 or greater), with a minimum of 3 years’ driving experience

Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record

Reliable vehicle/own transportation – not on a bus route

Mandatory on call duty, on a rotational basis

CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada

Standard First Aid/CPR Level C

Must be able to attend work (travel to Residential Center's) within an hour of notification, when on call

Applications will be accepted until February 11, 2026 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.