Detox Worker 1

The Detox Worker 1 provides a safe and secure environment for residents/clients and provides practical support to re-integrate them into the community.

Hours:

• Casual, on-call.
• Possibility of day shifts (7:00am-7:00pm), swing shifts (10:00am-10:00pm), and night shifts (7:00pm – 7:00am).

• Monitors the activities of the clients/residents and maintains availability for personal, practical and moral support; may include providing safe storage and recording of prescribed medications
• Accurately records day-to-day happenings using appropriate methods; maintains logbooks and completes occurrence reports
• Provides lifeskills training (personal hygiene, mental and physical health, communication, anger management, etc.) for clients/residents
• Acts as client advocate; acts as positive role model
• Knowledge of alcohol and drug abuse, human behavior, and relevant community resources.
• Complete all intake tasks: Luggage check; valuables receipt; orientation to unit, their sleeping area, detox rules and regulations, and program activities.
• Conduct daily orientation groups to clients in detox.
• Facilitate educational groups on a variety of topics pertinent to addictions.
• Inform clients of the option of treatment after the detoxification period.
• Refer clients to Social Worker for referral to treatment as necessary. NB: It is not part of the Health Care Worker’s job to determine what type of treatment a client requires.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness of unit – Spot clean floors and walls, clean washrooms as needed when janitor not on unit.
• Collect soiled bedding and bundle it to be sent to the cleaners. Do unit laundry as necessary.
• Attend to the cleanup of the bed area and re-make for next client intake.
• Liaises with referral sources and other external agencies as needed (e.g. welfare, police, parole, urgent situations)
• Coordinates client care relating to security issues; performs bed checks and room/personal searches
• Handles the admission, orientation, evaluation of clients’ understanding of rules, and discharge procedures; ensures the ongoing enforcement of policies, which may include client discipline
• Answers the program department telephone and records/remits messages
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Diploma or Degree in health care or resident care or a related social services field.
• Criminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC)
• Criminal Record Review Act clearance to work with vulnerable adults.

Experience:

• One to two years of experience in a related field

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Willingness to adhere to the Mission Statement of Harbour Light and the values of The Salvation Army.
• One year experience in a related field.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Windows and Office.
• Has the ability to listen effectively and efficiently, and has good communication skills.
• Knowledgeable about alcohol and drug abuse, human behaviour

• Current Certification in First Aid/CPR, Mental Health First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Motivational Interviewing would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of relevant community resources would be considered an asset.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean drivers abstract.
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

In support of our commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all employees in Canada.  The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial/territorial human rights legislation. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.