Addiction Worker - Male Only (Permanent Part-Time 40%) - MH&A Talbot House - 173995

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Addiction Worker

(Male Only)

Health PEI

Location - Talbot House, Charlottetown

Part-Time (40%) Permanent (UPSE) Position

(Commencing Immediately)

Are you ready to make meaningful connections and drive impact in a growing healthcare organization? At Health PEI, we offer more than a job - we’re inviting you to join a dynamic workplace committed to creating meaningful changes. From hospitals to community care and beyond, you’ll play a pivotal role in attracting top-tier health professionals and building a workforce that supports the evolving needs of Prince Edward Island. With access to training and development resources, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative environment, this is your chance to thrive while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you.

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system. Please note that this particular position requires gender specificity in order to address the patients' needs, many of whom have previously experienced trauma or violence.

The purpose of the position is to provide person-centered care and support to individuals impacted by a substance use disorder (SUD) or who are negatively affected by substance use. The Addiction Worker is an essential part of the interdisciplinary and collaborative mental health and addictions team which provides treatment for SUDs. The Addiction Worker uses a strength-based, recovery- orientated, and holistic approach to support clients with their health care goals.

Duties will include:

• conducting regular checks of the house and residents, ensuring safety/security for residents and staff by screening visitors and enforcing the visiting policies;
• ensuring the medical stability of clients and ensuring they are in the house at the required time;
• ensuring clients have access to appropriate and essential medical care, utilizing first aid procedures, and ensuring proper medication procedure is followed. Distributing and recording medication as ordered by the physician/ nurse practitioner;
• collecting urine specimens for drug/alcohol screening as outlined in the Urinalysis Policy;
• following discharge procedure for clients using alcohol/drugs or displaying aggressive or other inappropriate behaviour;
• reporting/documenting crisis situations, i.e., breach of program guidelines or violations of agency policies;
• assisting clients in their recovery program to problem-solve lifestyle changes, providing education on the recovery process, and helping clients develop skills necessary for recovery;
• documenting daily household issues in the Summary Log and editing reports;
• responding appropriately and professionally to inquiries from the community while maintaining the principles of confidentially;
• performing other related duties as assigned by the House Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduation or GED
• Successful completion of a Resident Care Worker Program, Licensed Nursing Program, Addictions Specialty Diploma, Youth Worker, Human Services, Corrections, Paramedic, or equivalent recognized post-secondary training/education.
• Current CPR certification
• Excellent communication and judgement skills
• Capable of sustained physical activity
• Experience with Mental Health & Addictions (lived or worked)
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Advanced Code White training or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Suicide risk screening training or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Naloxone administration training or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Trauma-Informed Care training or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Harm reduction training or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Other Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills would be considered an asset.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

Salary Range: $27.10 - $29.47 per hour (Level 10 - UPSE)
Bi-Weekly Hours: 30.00 hours Bi-weekly / 12 Hour Shifts / Days, Nights, Every Other Weekend
Posting ID: 173995-0626THPI
Closing Date: Friday November 27, 2026 at 4:00pm

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.