Addictions Worker

Addiction Worker will have a passion for supporting program participants that are experiencing mental health and/or problematic substance abuse challenges and have the potential to or are at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals with mental health challenges to overcome dependencies who may also have identified substance use concerns
• Offer motivational interviews by using the stages of change and a harm reduction philosophy
• Conduct assessments for clients identified with substance use challenges and provide counselling to those with complex addictions
• Assist with activities of daily living, supportive services, conflict resolution, and crisis avoidance
• Consult with other team members to lead the development of educational programs focused within addictions which may include liaising with other community addictions services
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