JOB POSTING: ADDICTION SERVICES CENTRAL ONTARIO -

JOB POSTING 2022.42C

Clinical Supervisor – 12 Month Contract

Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO) is a charitable, community-based addiction services organization with its main office located in Aurora, Ontario and provides programs and services in York Region, South Simcoe and some parts of Toronto. To better reflect the people and communities we serve, our name has changed from Addiction Services for York Region to Addiction Services Central Ontario. Be sure to visit our new website: https://helpwithaddictions.ca. ASCO unites to offer hope and promote recovery through outstanding service and innovation. Addiction Services Central Ontario takes pride in its passion for client service. Each day presents new opportunities to demonstrate leadership and expertise in addictions to the community. ASCO embraces a holistic, biological, psychological, social and spiritual approach to addiction. A holistic approach places the person at the centre. The agency uses a harm reduction approach in addiction treatment and equally respects individuals who choose abstinence or harm reduction. ASCO’s four strategic priorities are: Organizational Excellence, Building Awareness, Service Expansion and Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations.

Addiction Services Central Ontario is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual for the position of Clinical Supervisor, while supporting increasing awareness of addictions. This position will require someone with excellent clinical experience in a number of different areas such as working with youth and their families, case management, concurrent disorders, outreach, working with individuals who are precariously housed or homeless, community outreach, working with women who are pregnant and/or have young children, community withdrawal management services, problem gambling, working with adults and quality improvement, among others.

About the Opportunity

This is 12-month contract full-time position, for 35 hours per week, with up to one evening per week, providing services throughout York Region, North York and South Simcoe. Weekend work is also expected (i.e. some Saturdays). The salary for this position is $68,000.

• 3 weeks’ Vacation
• 3 Flex Days to be taken throughout the year
• 15 days’ Paid Personal time
• Education Allowance provided up to $300 per fiscal year
• 5 Education Days per fiscal year provided for personal and professional development
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Various employer-paid training programs
• Mileage reimbursement when required

How You’ll Contribute

As the Clinical Supervisor, you will:

• oversee the provision of clinical services to agency clients including, but not limited to: assessment, case formulation and feedback, treatment plan goal-setting, coordination of agency education groups, life skills teaching, counselling and therapeutic services, crisis intervention, consultation, case management and referral.
• Impart your clinical expertise in a variety of areas/settings, and may include youth and their families, case management, concurrent disorders, outreach, working with individuals who are precariously housed or homeless, community outreach, working with women who are pregnant and/or have young children, community withdrawal management services, problem gambling, working with adults, and quality improvement, among others.
• Be involved in the supervision within pilot programs and other programs to support individuals experiencing substance use, as determined by the agency and the OHT’s and/or the funder
• Ensure clinical services that are consistent with the agency’s goals and objectives are provided through the supervision of clinical staff
• Provide regular supervision to members of the agency’s clinical team including the periodic evaluation and development of clinical competence of individual staff.
• Provide support and direction to clinical staff in their management of agency clients’ complex needs.
• Take on student placement supervision activities and shares supervision coverage amongst the other teams (ex: on call)
• Provide generally 1.5 hours of clinical supervision biweekly to each clinical staff on their team
• Coordinate agency education groups and initiate the implementation of a community of practice for those who run the groups
• Actively participate in interview and selection process of candidates for their team/s
• Facilitate or co-facilitate team supervision regularly
• Ensure that clinical staff demonstrates the professional standards and ethics appropriate to the delivery of the agency’s services.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Leadership Team to provide training and support to clinical staff in the areas of general social work, psychotherapy practice and community addictions treatment.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team in the development, implementation and review of policies, protocols, guidelines and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team in providing advice and recommendations to the Executive Director.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team in providing advice and recommendations to the Clinical Director
• Ensure agency’s programs and services are conducted with an Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism (AOAR) framework and through an AOAR lens.
• Support the Clinical Director and quality improvement (QI) initiatives in planning, designing, implementing and maintaining a strong quality improvement culture in the agency.
• Participate in QI Committee meetings, as requested
• Support the development and tracking of results of QI initiatives
• Collaborate with the agency’s clinical leadership in the continuous clinical development of current agency programs and services
• Provide leadership, as assigned, in the development and implementation of new clinical programs and services
• Actively participate in the evaluation of the agency’s programs and services; implements and supports changes to the agency’s programs and services, as determined by the Leadership Team
• Ensure agency’s programs and services are conducted with an Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism (AOAR) framework and through an AOAR lens
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

Education:

• Minimum Master's level University Degree in one of the social sciences or a health related discipline and relevant work experience

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience providing direct services to individuals
• 1 year of clinical supervisory/management experience, an asset
• Membership in good standing and with no restrictions in an appropriate regulatory college under the Regulated Health Professionals Act. (ex: College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario)
• Solid experience and awareness of the needs of working in very marginalized communities and with marginalized populations
• Solid experience working with individuals with various needs, and from various diverse backgrounds, socio-economic status, cultures and their family systems.
• Skills and experience in program development
• Significant knowledge and experience working with a range of clients presenting with substance use and concurrent disorders

Technical:

• Working knowledge of CATALYST/data management systems, a definite asset.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of legislation (PHIPA, PIPEDA, Mental Health Act, etc), and other relevant legislation

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge and proven ability in the following areas:
  • Participation and provision of leadership: i.e.: exposure to leading other people in various settings, solid experience in providing clinical supervision to other clinicians, strong communication skills, ability to motivate others, dedication to team & agency goals, ability to inspire people, good team builder
  • Knowledge and understanding of the role of professional staff in a community setting to ensure clinical practice meets professional standards and ethic
  • Experience in conducting addiction assessment, applying various treatment modalities, including systemic intervention.
  • Experience in couple and/or family counselling and/or group work, a definite asset.
  • Coordination of team activities in the area of client service delivery and public education
  • Promotion of inclusivity across the various levels of a social services agency and/or health service provider
  • Demonstrated ability to work with and/or participate in, other community initiatives
  • An understanding of Ontario Health Teams, an asset
  • Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
• Solid understanding and well-versed in Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism (AOAR) frameworks and the ability and knowledge to conduct duties and responsibilities through an AOAR lens

The Softer Side of What You’ll Bring

Significant knowledge and understanding of addictions and mental health interventions

• Sound knowledge of community resources
• Solid understanding of the nature of rural community systems
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Sound problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and co-operatively as part of a larger team
• Ability to work outside of business hours, as required
• Ability to speak and provide services in both official languages (French and English) a major asset
• Ability to work one evening a week and some Saturdays

Other requirements:

• Successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check, as per agency policy and procedures
• A valid driver’s license and daily access to an insured vehicle

So What’s Next?

If you think you are the candidate for this position, please apply by sending your resume and cover letter detailing what interests you about this opportunity and experience you have that sets you apart from others by June 19, 2023

The process we will undertake to recruit for this role includes:

• Initial screening of resumes and covering letters
• Those who are successful in moving through the initial screening process, will be asked to participate in a brief telephone interview
• Those who are successful in the telephone interview will be asked to attend a face-to-face interview to gain a better understanding of the role, as well as, provide you the opportunity to discuss how your experience fits well with this opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse individuals who self-identify on the basis of any We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse individuals who self-identify on the basis of any of the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code, and we encourage you to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to this role within your application. We are wholly committed to integration and to building a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and is given the opportunity to fully contribute, ensuring an equal employment environment without discrimination or harassment, while maintaining the independence of individuals and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. We remain committed to full compliance with the Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation.

ASCO is committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2 persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applicants who require special accommodation in order to complete their application/interview are encouraged to contact our HR representative of the accommodation measures required which will enable you to be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

WE WELCOME ALL APPLICATIONS, HOWEVER ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED