Withdrawal Management Service Worker

at  Health Sciences North

WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE WORKER

Competition #
7160
Job Title
Withdrawal Management Service Worker
Department
Withdrawal Management Services & Safe Beds
Status
Temporary (Feb 2025 to Aug 2025)
Work Type
Part-time
Affiliation
ONA Paramedical
Shift Assignment
Days and nights
Bilingualism Required
Yes
Police Check Requirement
Vulnerable Sector Check
Site
Withdrawal Management Service ONA Paramedical
Salary Information
28.41 to 34.98
Application Closing Date
January 22, 2025

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.

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.

Please refer the Job description for details