Residential Support Staff Full Time Overnights

About the Role and Stonehenge Therapeutic Community:

Our Residential Support Staff provide support to clients attending our longer-term residential addiction treatment program in Guelph. Our approach to treatment is a group approach based around peer support and mutual self-help. Our team contributes to our clients recovery journey by demonstrating positive and healthy behaviours (role modelling) engaging in supportive counselling containment and crisis intervention and participating alongside residents in community living activities (participating in mealtimes and outdoor recreation activities).This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in a career in social work or counselling to work in and learn about a unique model of treatment.

Hours of Work:

Our full time overnight staff are scheduled from 10pm to 8am 4 days/wk on a two-week rotation. This rotation is inclusive of some weekend work (rotational weekend schedule).

Current Opportunities: 1 position available.

Why Work for us:

• Enhanced vacation entitlements for all staff
• Longer shifts - shorter work week
• Paid breaks
• Health Benefits - no employee co-pay
• Employee Assistance Plan Wellness plan
• Paid wellness days
• Shift premiums for overnight staff (currently $5/hr)
• Professional development opportunities
• An opportunity to work in and learn about a specialized approach to substance use treatment and recovery
  

Role Responsibilities:

• Supervise residents in daily activities
• Provide mental health and crisis support
• Monitor the treatment centre during overnights in the absence of full-time staff
• Interact with residents consistent with individual treatment needs and treatment plans
• Lead and participate in programs
• Administrative supports for residents
• Perform light housekeeping chores including laundry clean staff offices etc.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and supportive counseling/containment
• Conduct bed checks
• Provide peer mentorship and coaching to the team
• Conduct/inform staff briefing in between shifts
• Facilitate medication administration for residents and complete related documentation
• Maintain professional boundaries and relationships
• Make referrals to internal and/or external programs or services as appropriate
• Attend all mandatory training programs and team meetings
• Complete required documentation such as the Communication Log program notes and Incident Reports
• Liaise and support Therapeutic Community staff
• Prepare for and attend regularly scheduled clinical supervisions
• Support planned and unplanned resident discharges

Qualifications:

• College Diploma or University Degree relevant to mental health addiction or Social Services
• Minimum six months of progressive experience in addictions or mental health; experience in concurrent disorders or trauma informed practice an asset
• Previous experience in residential treatment an asset
• Previous experience with justice-involved individuals an asset
• Food Handlers Certification is an asset
• Lived experience related to addictions and/or mental health an asset
  
• Valid G Drivers License held for a minimum of 3 years (G2 or greater) and Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
• Vulnerable Sector Check required pre-employment
• CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada
• Standard First Aid/CPR Level C
• Reliable vehicle/own transportation not on a bus route

Applications will be accepted until May 22 2026 at 4pm.

We look forward to meeting you!

STC accommodates the needs of applicants throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the (AODA) and Human Rights legislation. Should you require 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.

Required Experience:

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