About this job
As an Addiction Support Worker, you will serve as a vital front line presence within the shelter, working as part of a team to interact directly with clients who are homeless and under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This position includes monitoring the safety and wellbeing of individuals to ensure withdrawal symptoms are managed appropriately while providing immediate response to distress or crisis situations. You will offer dedicated one on one support to those requiring extra care, including assisting with personal needs like showering, to ensure every client is treated with dignity and remains safe during their stay.