Addictions Counsellor (Re-post)

Responsible for client relations through psychoeducational and process groups and individual counselling.

• Develops outcome-oriented treatment plans with individual clients to direct them towards a continuum of care that covers both mental health and substance use disorder.
• Provides weekly individual counselling for clients throughout their stay
• Monitors clients participation in the program and holds clients accountable to program requirements as well as principles of recovery
• Ensures that lectures are prepared and given in a manner acceptable to the Treatment Program Manager, and in accordance with the program manual and the monthly schedule
• Ensures proper documentation is completed
• Ensures that clients become acclimatized to their new environment
• Other duties as set out in the Job Description

HOURS: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm with a 30min unpaid meal break, 37.5 hrs p/wk

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Willingness to adhere to the Mission and values of The Salvation Army.
• One year related experience, including experience in the applicable community social services sector.
• Prior 12-Step-based counselling experience and/or lived experience is considered an asset.
• A working knowledge of substance addictions, homelessness, poverty issues and concurrent disorders and practical knowledge of life skills.
• Ability to conduct group discussions, think critically, set strong boundaries
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, organization and administration skills, and strong computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to work in a drug and alcohol free environment with zero tolerance policy.
• Qualify for and be willing to obtain enhanced security clearance.

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL ATTAINED:

• The successful applicant will have completed ICADC, CCAC or University Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent
• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clean drivers abstract
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application