Part Time Withdrawal Management Worker- SOAR Community Services
There is a consistent part-time, 5-week rotating schedule. The role is scheduled to work 3 of 5 weekends, is booked off 1 of 5 weekends, and is on-call 1 of 5 weekends (on-call compensation applies). Staff are free to pick up additional open shifts at their discretion
Duties
Withdrawal Management Workers provide support to individuals withdrawing from alcohol and/or drugs within a non-medical, bed-based facility. You are part of a collaborative team that ensures client safety and comfort at this early stage of their recovery. You monitor client withdrawal symptoms, administer medication as prescribed, support brief service plans and discharge plans, and assist with connection to ongoing service and supports. You make a difference!
A Withdrawal Management Worker:
- Conducts in-person and telephone screening of clients prior to admission
- Delivers brief, solution-focused interventions
- Monitors withdrawal symptoms, administers medication prescribed by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician, documents client medications, and alerts medical professionals to any issues which impact client’s safe withdrawal
- Supports client intake into the program
- Supports implementation of client support and/or discharge plans
- Provides individual or group psychoeducation to enhance client motivation to change
- May be cross-trained to occasionally provide after-hours support to the Agency’s 24/7 crisis line
- Maintains a safe and clean facility
The rotating schedule is:
Week 1: Friday OFF Saturday 4pm-8pm, Sunday 8am-4pm Monday OFF
Week 2: CALL IN
Week 3: Friday OFF Saturday 8am –4pm Sunday 7am-12pm Monday OFF
Week 4: Friday OFF Saturday 8am-4pm Sunday 7am-12pm Monday OFF
Week 5: OFF
Start date: as soon as possible
Qualifications
- College diploma in the Human/Social Services field or specialized certificate (i.e., Personal Support Worker, Social Service Worker, Human Service Worker, Addiction Care Worker)
- Minimum of 2 years’ combined education/experience in substance use, concurrent disorders and/or mental health settings, with residential experience preferred
- Experience in management of withdrawal from substances and/or medication administration is an asset
- Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with databases
- Access to reliable transportation
- Ability to manage frequent exposure to vicarious traumatic stress
Eligibility
The Agency values the diverse and intersectional identities of its clients and staff. The Agency regards equity and diversity as an integral part of excellent community service and is committed to accessibility for all staff. The Agency seeks applicants who embrace our values and beliefs around respect for the dignity and diversity of our clients, staff, and community. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
The Agency encourages applications from all qualified individuals. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.
Benefits
- A Fitness Benefit for gym memberships, exercise equipment and lessons for various physical activities for all staff and their families
- An Employee Assistance Plan for all staff and their families
- Paid Time Off for all staff
- Fun events for all staff
- Participation in RSP/TFSA plans for all staff, with Agency pension match for Full Time and eligible Part Time staff
- An Agency committed to ensuring your physical and mental health/safety is paramount
How to Apply
Please send resume and cover letter to: amanda.hanson@soarcs.ca
Apply by: March 3, 2025
Reference: PT Static WM Worker
If you would like assistance with your job search or in applying to this position please contact SOAR Community Services at 519-756-7665 or employerservices@soarcs.ca and let us know how we can help!