Addictions Worker - Full Time

Position Goal

To provide exceptional service within an interdisciplinary team delivering the highest level of program care for individuals in residential treatment.

Position Summary,

Duties and Responsibilities

A New Tomorrow supports both adult and youth divisions of practice committed to delivering exceptional treatment services to individuals recovering from substance misuse with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to transforming lives.

Reporting to the Lead Addictions Worker & Manager of Support Services, the Addictions Worker is responsible for engaging in therapeutic practices within their scope of practice. The Addictions Worker is to ensure all practice standards are met including licensing and health & safety. Specifically, the Addictions Worker is responsible for the duties listed below:

• Client-Centered Care
• Facilitate wellness, support activities and outings and support psychoeducation and other groups as requested.
• Promote a client-centered, strength-based, trauma-informed, holistic approach to client care and programming.
• Communicate and uphold client care plans, Policies and Procedures, and daily routines.
• Stay informed about service users’ medications and communicate with co-workers; administer medications following the 10 rights and 3 checks of medication administration as required.
• Provide detailed client documentation adhering to Accreditation and Licensing standards.
• Participate in client-centered team meetings and case conferences.
• Provide direct client support and advocacy during high stress situations & respond to medical emergencies.
• Maintain & review client records, intake details, daily logs, care plans and discharge summaries.
• Build trust, open communication, and innovative strategies for clients in collaboration with team members.
• Encourage client participation in recreational activities and culturally sensitive programming, as well as building recovery capital.
• Support and advocate for service users in utilizing clinical services and achieving treatment goals.
• Contribute to facility cleanliness, meal & snack preparation; ensure safety measures are upheld, report hazards, and participate in safety drills and inspections.