Withdrawal Management Service Worker

Education and Training: 

• Minimum (2) years Community College Diploma in Health or Social Sciences.
• Eligibility for ICADC certification.
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life, First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) required.
• Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.
• Certification of Staged Screening and Assessment (SS&A)

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in an addictions setting within a health care environment
• Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience working in an addiction setting.

Knowledge/ Skills/Ability:

• Demonstrated knowledge of addictions normally gained through Diploma preparation at a post-secondary level.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients in behavioral crisis.
• Preference will be given to candidates with training/knowledge in: cultural sensitivity & inclusivity, theories of addiction, fundamental concepts of addiction, treatment approaches/modalities. pharmacology relevant to withdrawal management, relapse prevention, harm reduction modalities, stages of change, motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, mental health issues and recognition of signs and symptoms of impairment
• Demonstrated excellent communications skills; written and verbal.

Personal Suitability:

• Demonstrated commitment to addiction recovery and rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
• Criminal record check satisfactory to the Hospital

French Language Service Designation:

Bilingualism requirements will be posted in accordance with the FLS Designation Plan.  If a position is designated bilingual and no bilingual candidates (both internal and external) meet the qualifications, unilingual candidates may be considered.

Selection Process:  Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required.
 

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.