Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will be responsible for serving women with addictions and concurrent disorders:
· Primary Counsellor role
· Group Facilitation
· Teaching Classes- example: Anger Management-one evening per week
· One-on-one Counselling
· Development of treatment plans based on client-centered recovery goals
· Assessment & Referral
· Networking with community agencies
· Crisis/Conflict Intervention
· Record-keeping
· Discharge Planning
· Continuing Care Follow-up
· Team Consultation and Decision-Making
· Case Management skills
· Weekly evening work required
QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES:
· Undergraduate degree within the Human Services field, post-graduate degree in the mental health field, with eligibility to register with a Provincially regulated College
· Minimum 3 years’ experience working in the addiction/mental health sector preferred
· Understanding of the continuum of addiction and concurrent disorders
· Knowledge and experience in women centered substance abuse counselling interventions / treatment models
· Knowledge and experience in social determinates of health and trauma informed care
· Knowledge and experience with concurrent disorders
· Knowledge of culturally competent practices
· Maintain client records / files according to agency standards
· Knowledge and experience in addiction assessments, individual and group counselling and case management (or Gain Q3 tool)
· The ability to work individually and as part of a team
· The ability to work collaboratively with community partners
· Knowledge and experience with data management systems, particularly Catalyst
· Training and experience in the delivery of program in the following areas:
Ø Relapse Prevention
Ø Life Skills
Ø Mental Health Recovery skills
Ø First Aid/CPR
Ø Crisis/conflict management
Ø Pharmacology
Ø Client assessment
Ø Discharge planning
· Demonstrated ability to provide effective:
Ø One-on-one counselling
Ø Support group facilitation
Ø Classroom teaching
· Awareness of issues around and experience in dealing with:
Ø Concurrent disorders
Ø The marginalized population
Ø Spiritual issues in recovery
Ø Harm Reduction Strategies and resources
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
· The candidate should be a flexible, reliable, mature and compassionate professional who:
Ø Has excellent communication skills
Ø Has an appreciation for diversity
Ø Possesses good judgment and problem solving skills
Ø Is committed to professional development
Ø Is able to effectively network in the community
Ø 40 hours per week - Monday through Friday
Ø 3 month probationary period
Ø Able to work within a union
Please note: Applications will be reviewed as received. Interviews and selection may commence prior to the posted deadline. Positions will be filled as soon as possible - not necessarily after the posted deadline.
Salary is per CBA - Role is unionized
In support of our commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all new employees within the Province of Ontario, Social Services sector. The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial human rights legislation. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.
The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $21.44 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Masking within the workplace, all staff must be fully vaccinated, other PPE available for staff and clients, covid screening and other health precautions
Application question(s):
- Ability to register with a Professional College (e.g. RSW, CRPO etc)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Counselling: 1 year (preferred)
- mental health/addictions: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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