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Addiction Counsellor

by Mission Services

Position Type: Full-time
Location: London, ON
Date Posted: Oct 25, 2022
Experience: 2 Years
Education: College Diploma (3 years)
Mission Services

Job Description

Over Night and Weekend Staff – Full Time

Quintin Warner House (QWH) has an openings for Full Time Over Night and Weekend Staff position. These position will report directly to the Program Supervisor.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
To offer ongoing care and support of the men within the QWH program with the following responsibilities:
  • Provide administrative support where needed including data entry, filing, photo-copying
  • Respond to resident/client needs by providing direct assistance and support
  • Provide timely, concise and accurate documentation of resident/client centered activities in accordance with required information
  • Build positive relationships with residents/ clients by supporting the ongoing needs of residents through crisis intervention, listening and support in accordance with MSL guidelines and values 
  • Supervise and offer support during evening and morning chores
  • Provide supervision in all resident occupied areas at QWH, ensuring compliance to House Rules and documenting any interventions required
  • Conduct routine security rounds, ensuring a safe and healthy and secure living and working environment
  • Evacuate building, identify source and call appropriate authorities in the event of a fire or emergency
  • Receive donations and ensure delivery to appropriate area
  • Food inventory, product ordering
  • Cleaning, meal preparation, minor maintenance
  • Responding to crisis phone calls
  • Health and safety checks
  • Distribution of medications

Qualifications:
  • Graduate of Secondary School; Community College preferred
  • Knowledge of WHMIS, First Aid, CPI and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
  • 1-2 years experience working within a social service agency with some knowledge of Addiction issues
  • Ability to deal pleasantly and effectively with a wide range of people of different ages and cultures
  • Proactive crisis intervention and problem solving skills with the ability to respond to crisis situations in a calm, professional manner making timely decisions regarding reaching out for help from police, fire, ambulance etc
  • Organizational skills with ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously
  • Good listening and interpersonal skills
  • Physically fit, as some lifting may be required
  • Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
  • Act in accordance and harmony with MSL Mission, Vision and Values
  • Knowledge of French would be an asset 

Interested applicants should submit their resume and covering letter to:

LISA MISSELBROOK
QWH Director
Email: lmisselbrook@missionservices.ca