Social Services jobs in Waterloo, ON

Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. is a community-based agency that promotes recovery and improved quality of life for people who are experiencing mental health and substance use issues by providing affordable housing and individualized, flexible support services through our wide-ranging programs offered throughout Waterloo Region and Wellington County. Our staff are committed and passionate about what they do, and take pride in the difference they make in our community. Our values include PERSON-CENTERED, ANTI-OPPRESSIVE and PARTNERSHIP FOCUSED. We also take time to recognize each other and have fun!

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The Concurrent Specialist will take a lead role in providing intensive treatment, rehabilitation, counselling, coaching and support based on a personal support plan developed with individuals to help them reach their potential. This position will be the primary case manager for particular individuals and backup case manager for others and will take the lead in facilitation of team approaches to working from a harm-reduction model with individuals who have substance use issues. The Concurrent Specialist will conduct specific assessments and provide substance use counselling to those with complex presentations.

HOURS OF WORK

The Concurrent Specialist will work a thirty-five (35) hour week, the hours being flexible to the needs of the program. One afternoon shift (12pm-8pm) per week. This role participates in the agency’s on-call rotation.

SALARY RANGE: $31.31-$37.05 per hour

BENEFITS

Float Holiday

Health and Dental Benefits

RRSP 5% matched after 1 year

Above ESA standard vacation entitlement

12 Sick days per year

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in a human services field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in the treatment of substance use issues, preferably working with adults who are recovering from a mental illness.
• Specific education in substance use assessment and treatment, including supervised practical experience.
• Experience using a harm reduction approach and motivational interviewing.
• Demonstrated skill in applying the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR), recovery and case management.
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation.
• Must have a valid ‘G’ class driver’s license, relevant insurance and use of a reliable vehicle.
• Willing to travel extensively within the catchment area and to work evenings and weekends on rotational basis.
• Proficient in PC skills (MS Office Suite) and documentation.
• Provide a satisfactory police vulnerable sector check.
• Certification in CPR, non-violent crisis intervention and in suicide risk assessment preferred.

Equity Statement

Thresholds Homes and Supports is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Thresholds Homes and Supports, Head Office location, is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.

The Agency values the diverse and intersectional identities of its employees and community partners and people we serve. The Agency regards equity and diversity as an integral part of excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees and for all those we serve. Thresholds Homes and Supports seeks applicants who embrace our values. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who are from equity deserving communities, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+

Pay: $31.31-$37.05 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• community mental health: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• G license (required)

Work Location: In person