Job opportunity
Addiction Support Worker Saskatoon
Edgewood Health Network
Apply addiction support and crisis response skills at EHN Canada’s complex needs facility in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on a casual basis.
As a Mental Health and Addiction Support Worker, you will engage individuals experiencing addiction, homelessness, and mental health concerns. You will use harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and brief wellness conversations to understand safety and support needs. The non-regulated position also facilitates some psychoeducational sessions.
Key Responsibilities:
Build rapport quickly through trauma-informed, harm reduction approaches
Conduct brief wellness conversations about mental health and substance use
Facilitate psychoeducational sessions and provide recovery encouragement
Support emergency housing, detox, food, and recovery referrals
Advocate for clients and coordinate with community partners
Requirements:
Related mental health, addictions, community support, or social work education
Experience with homelessness, addiction, and mental health concerns
Demonstrated ability to respond calmly and effectively during crises
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Clear vulnerable-adult criminal records check and valid Class 5 licence
Use addiction support, harm reduction, and crisis intervention skills to connect Saskatoon clients with essential community resources.
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Apply on source site As a Mental Health and Addiction Support Worker, you will engage individuals experiencing addiction, homelessness, and mental health concerns. You will use harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and brief wellness conversations to understand safety and support needs. The non-regulated position also facilitates some psychoeducational sessions.
Key Responsibilities:
Build rapport quickly through trauma-informed, harm reduction approaches
Conduct brief wellness conversations about mental health and substance use
Facilitate psychoeducational sessions and provide recovery encouragement
Support emergency housing, detox, food, and recovery referrals
Advocate for clients and coordinate with community partners
Requirements:
Related mental health, addictions, community support, or social work education
Experience with homelessness, addiction, and mental health concerns
Demonstrated ability to respond calmly and effectively during crises
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Clear vulnerable-adult criminal records check and valid Class 5 licence
Use addiction support, harm reduction, and crisis intervention skills to connect Saskatoon clients with essential community resources.
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