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Why Work for Addiction Services Central Ontario?

Who We Are:

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. ASCO unites to offer hope and promote recovery through outstanding service and innovation. We take pride in our passion for quality improvement and in our client-centred approach to addiction treatment and recovery.

What We Offer*:

Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits package
3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks after one (1) year of continuous service
HOOPP Pension Plan for Full-time and Part-time permanent staff
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
Employee Assistance Plan
Various employer-paid training programs

*May vary and/or be pro-rated based on status (ie. Permanent, Contract), minimum weekly hours and length of contract.

We Offer One of Canada’s Best Pension Plans:

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our valued employees the security and peace of mind that comes with a defined benefit pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well-being and believe that a strong pension, like HOOPP, recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package. Join us and start building a future you can look forward to.

Current Opportunities Now Available @ ASCO

Job Posting 2024.26FT
ASCO is seeking a candidate to join its dynamic team as a Junior Human Resources Generalist, with a focus on HRIS, Employee Group Benefits and HOOPP administration, support with recruitment and selection and the overall HR administrative processes for the team.
The Junior HR Generalist will support the Director, People and Culture and HR Generalist in maintaining the day-to-day operations of the various HR functions, policies, processes, protocols, and procedures.
With our current increase of in-person services, this position will be based in the Aurora office location, reporting to the Assigned Supervisor.
This is a permanent full-time position for 35 hours per week and occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
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Job Posting 2024.32FT
ASCO is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to work as a Nurse Practitioner and Nursing Supervisor in our Addictions Withdrawal Management Program.
This position will be actively involved in direct client care, quality improvement, leadership, and education.
This is a Permanent Full-time position for 35 hours per week, with a minimum of one evening per week, providing services throughout York Region, North York and South Simcoe. Weekend work is also expected (i.e. some Saturdays).
With ASCO’s current increase of in-person services, this position will be based in the Aurora office location, as well as other satellite office locations and clinics including York Region, North York and South Simcoe, reporting to the Assigned Supervisor.
This position will offer evidence-based care for a variety of substance use disorders through Rapid Access Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinics, community clinics, and mobile RAAM (M-RAAM).
NPs will practice at full scope for addictions care, offering pharmacotherapy including opioid agonist therapy, anti-craving therapy, and medications to relieve withdrawal symptoms when appropriate.
This position will support new initiatives at the organization, including those directed by the Ontario Health Teams.
This position will offer services throughout York Region, South Simcoe and North York, as determined by the agency, and will work closely with the agency’s partners, as requested, to assist the agency in achieving the goals set out by the agency, OHTs and/or its funders.
This position will collaborate with the agency’s Nurse Practitioner and Nursing Supervisors team to provide nursing leadership and management to the agency’s nursing team, provide clinical supervision to the nursing team (individual and group supervision) as needed, and work collaboratively with the agency’s Leadership Team to develop, implement and evaluate the agency’s programs and services.
All four domains of NP practice including client care, leadership, education, and quality improvement will be utilized in this role.
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Current ASCO Opportunities @ Toronto Community Crisis Services

The Toronto Community Crisis Services (TCCS) program provides support to people experiencing a mental health and/or addiction crisis in northwest Toronto. This program is part of a City of Toronto police reform initiative that is evaluating the effectiveness and impact of non-police-led responses to people experiencing non-emergency crises. This program aims to reduce the harms experienced by people who have mental health and addictions challenges as well as Black, Indigenous, racialized, LGBTQ2+ and other marginalized individuals.

Job Posting: 2024.24 PT
ASCO is seeking an experienced, highly motivated and energetic individual for the position of Addictions Counsellor 2 supporting North York West and North York Central Toronto Community Crisis Services (TCCS program) in addition to supporting Toronto and North York area clients waiting for service. This position will be supporting other teams, programs and services within ASCO as required.
The candidate will bring an understanding and knowledge of working with persons with mental health and/or addictions issues as well as an understanding of the intersectionality of systemic barriers and social determinants of health.
The candidate will require strong knowledge of systemic and structural factors that impact Black, Indigenous, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities.
Highly motivated, with exceptional clinical, crisis management and communication skills will be critical to your success.
The candidate will have knowledge and/or experience of community services in the northwest Toronto area including Black Creek, Downsview, Rexdale, and Humber neighbourhoods.
The position to be filled is a Permanent Part-time position, for 21 hours per week., with a minimum of one evening per week. Schedule days include: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (schedule may change due to operational requirements). Weekend work is also expected (i.e. some Saturdays).
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