Addiction Counsellor

7 days ago

Hamilton, Canada The Salvation Army Full time

The Addictions Counsellor will be responsible for providing direct clinical care to clients. The position supports the assessment and referral, treatment, documentation, discharge planning, and overall care of clients at New Choices. Counselling, group facilitation, and effective community liaison are also part of the process to ensure compassionate care for our clients.

Minimum Requirements
  • Minimum of an Undergraduate University Degree preferably in Health or Social Services, with an addiction concentration or complemented by other recognized Addiction Studies.
  • First Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certificates.
  • Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License, personal vehicle required and insurance, current copy of driver’s abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
  • Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Experience and Knowledge
  • Minimum of two (2) years of prior related experience, including experience with direct front-line addiction counselling in an applicable social field.
  • Current demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the impact of substance use on women and their children.
  • Knowledge of the child welfare system and legislation.
  • Current and demonstrated knowledge in fundamental concepts and theories of addiction and mental health, pharmacology relevant to community treatment, relapse prevention, harm reduction, and stages of change model, standardized admission, and discharge tools for assessment.
  • Aware of issues around women and substance abuse, women and trauma, women and domestic violence, marginalized populations, spirituality, boundaries, conflict of interest, and confidentiality within a social services setting.
Skills and Capabilities
  • Demonstrated assessment, group facilitation, individual counselling, and effective communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with pregnant and parenting women in a supportive, non-judgmental manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to liaise with community partners.
  • Computer skills, specifically MS Office, with an understanding of Catalyst database.
  • Strong oral and written skills.
  • Self-motivation and discipline.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective listening, observation, and facilitation skills to effectively assess clients and provide appropriate treatment and consultation.
  • Strong mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to respond or assist in emergency situations.
  • Must have strong skills and experience using word processing (WORD), spreadsheet use (EXCEL).
  • Screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.
  • Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening.
  • Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

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.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

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