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:
Support Workers work on 3 set schedules:
Day hours - 7:30am-5:30pm, or
Afternoon hours - 2pm-12am, or
Overnight Hours - 11pm-9am
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, 4 positions 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 accepted until May 18, 2025 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.
