Care Support Assistant - Permanent Full Time

Four (4) Full-time Permanent

Mental Health and Addictions

31.3225 to $32.5022 per hour
As per CUPE LOCAL 822 Collective Agreement

LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

Reporting to Manager of Morningstar Centre, the prevention support worker attends to the admission, care and discharge of the clients throughout their recovery journey. The position assists through the stages of change and provides support services for effective care transition and discharge planning and functioning of the facility through group work and working across programs.

2 weeks paid vacation

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes basic life insurance, short/long-term disability coverage, and voluntary custom options
• Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Plan coverage that includes short-term sick pay and long-term disability
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!

Diploma in addictions or social services is required although lesser academic qualifications may be accepted provided that the incumbent has completed or is willing to complete CAMH course work relevant to the program and clientele
WHMIS training
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI)
Completion of support and assist course for medication is required upon hiring
Crisis intervention skills and conflict resolution experience required to support clients
Demonstrated understanding and experience working within the context of recovery, harm reduction, therapeutic engagement, homelessness and trauma informed approach, as well as the stages of change and relapse
Ability to work flexible hours to meet client and operational needs
Ability to organize and manage routine and administrative tasks as outlined
Consistently utilizes a non-judgmental approach to prevention support work and interactions with internal and external stakeholders
Awareness of the community and district treatment resources and community partners providing social/health services to clients
Telephone etiquette
Knowledge of the Ojibway language and culture would be considered an asset
The ability to work as part of a peer supervision model
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision in a fast paced/multitask environment
Demonstrated proficient computer skills including MS Office Suite, Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Previous experience working with vulnerable population in the Mental Health and Addictions Field an asset
Previous experience working in an abstinence and harm reduction environment an asset

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.
We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993).