Stonehenge Therapeutic Community provides a range of residential and community-based treatment services to individuals struggling with addiction and concurrent mental health issues. We recognize the role that trauma, marginalization, and oppression play in impacting the wellbeing of those we serve. Grounded in the Therapeutic Community model of treatment, the agency is committed to taking the journey together and supporting those with whom we work to grow, thrive, and contribute to society.

Stonehenge delivers long-term, intensive residential treatment services to those whose addiction/concurrent presentations are complex. Many of our clients enter treatment directly from the Federal and Provincial correctional systems. Working for usis an excellent opportunity for those interested in working with a specialized approach to addiction treatment and recovery from substance use.

"We believe that every individual has the capacity to grow and contribute to society"

Role Type:

• New! Permanent Full-Time
• Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm
• Number of Vacancies: 1

Why Work for Us?

• Enhanced vacation entitlements for all staff
• Set Schedules -predictable work week
• Paid breaks
• Excellent health/dental benefits (no employee co-pay)
• Paid Wellness days
  
• Employee and Family Assistance Program available
• Professional development opportunities
• An opportunity to work in and learn about a specialized approach to substance use treatment and recovery
• Stonehenge is proud to be a learning environment - professional development opportunities available

About the Role:

The Peer Support Worker will play a vital role as a member of our multi-disciplinary teams by offering a range of practical and emotional supports from the perspective of their lived experience, and embodying a sense of hope and possibility for the future. This role will work with the Residential program to provide peer support services to residents.

Hours are scheduled from 7:30am to 3:30pm which will include some/alternating weekend work as part of a two week rotation.

Qualifications:

• Lived experience of addiction and recovery required (mental health recovery an asset)
• Post-secondary education in addictions, social services or related field
• Experience providing support to individuals experiencing addiction / concurrent disorders in a community based program
  
• Front line experience providing crisis management, outreach services, and community-based supports
• In depth knowledge and understanding of services available in the Waterloo Wellington and Guelph Wellington Region preferred
  
• Previous experience with justice-involved individuals an asset
• Food Handlers Certification an asset
  
• Valid G Drivers License for a minimum of 3 years (G2 or greater)
• Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
• Reliable vehicle/own transportation not on a bus route
• CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada
  
• Standard First Aid/CPR Level C
• Mandatory on call duty, on a rotational basis
• Must be able to attend work (travel to Residential Centres) within an hour of notification, when on call (where applicable)

Role Overview:

Direct Client Support

Peer Support Services:

• Delivering support in a manner that is consistent with emerging best practice and that reflects key principles of recovery-oriented and trauma informed approaches to care
• Engaging in purposeful and deliberate sharing of your own lived experience of addiction/mental health recovery to facilitate the development of strong, peer support connections with program participants

Program Support - Residential Services:

• Deliver peer support services for residents in the program including:
  • Welcoming new residents on admission day and walking them through the admissions process, along with the Resident Representatives from the program
  • Ensure welcome letters for new residents are completed and placed in their dorm room for when they arrive on site
  • Build connections with residents early on in the program to ensure they are settling into the community
  • Assisting participants to develop meaningful connections to the therapeutic community, and facilitating community building with program participants
  • Facilitating weekly groups for residents newer in the program to aid in retention by normalizing residents experiences of ambivalence while new to recovery
  • Supporting program participants in achieving the wellness goals they have identified for themselves in relation to substance use, mental health, and other domains of life
  • Assisting residents to connect to local resources by providing service navigation support and appointment accompaniment where necessary, with an emphasis on securing housing post-treatment
  • Co-facilitating house meetings, psycho-educational and support groups
  • Crisis planning and intervention as required

Collaboration and Capacity Building

• Working effectively and in collaboration with the broader Residential Services Team and other pillars within Stonehenge, as well as external community partners (i.e. CSC, SOLGEN, etc.)

Documentation and Administration

• Fulfilling documentation requirements in alignment with Peer Competencies
• Participating in program development activities as required including program evaluation, data collection and input, process improvement, etc.

Applications will be accepted until July 9th at 4pm.

We look forward to meeting you!

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community accommodates the needs of applicants throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Human Rights legislation. Should you require it, accommodation can be made at any point, upon request.

Stonehenge Therapeutic Community recognizes that diversity strengthens our community. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. We believe in equitable opportunities for all and encourage cultural diversity as part of the recruitment and selection processes. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to enrich our collective growth and learning.