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Prevention Support Worker Opportunities at Lake of the Woods District Hospital

Prevention Support Worker Opportunities

Kenora, ON

 

Competition Number 

2024-822-003

Job Type

Casual Opportunities

This posting may be used to fill other permanent vacancies, including part-time and/or full-time positions

Those considered successful candidates may also be placed on an eligibility list for future consideration

Hours

Consist of 11.25 hour shifts covering days, evenings, nights, and weekends

Subject to change as per operational requirements

Classification

PRSW

Department

Mental Health and Addictions

Salary

$30.6333 to $31.7870 per hour

As per CUPE LOCAL 822 Collective Agreement

Closing Date

Ongoing

 

Description

Any new and upcoming social service/sciences graduates or current students interested in gaining hands on experience in their field are encouraged to apply.

Any successful candidates will be cross-trained at other Mental Health and Addictions sites (i.e. Morningstar Detox Centre, Del-Art Recovery Home, and Managed Alcohol Program (MAP).

Reporting to Manager of Morningstar Centre, the prevention support worker attends to the admission, care and discharge of the clients throughout their recovery journey. The position assists through the stages of change and provides support services for effective care transition and discharge planning and functioning of the facility through group work and working across programs.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. We cannot make any promises, but we will consider your qualifications and the potential you bring. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

For Full-time positions:

 

For Casual/Part-time positions:

 

Qualifications

 

Please apply through the online application process via https://lwdh.talentpoolbuilder.com/

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH.

Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.

For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393