Aftercare Counsellor

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**After Care Counsellor**

**Position Summary**:

- Responsible for the implementation of all phases of the aftercare healing program including

administrative duties.
- Facilitate group sessions.
- Support clients individually as needed.
- Lead the personal growth of your group by completing weekly assessments.
- Work with clients to develop a healing and aftercare plan.
- This position reports to the Program Director.

**Additional Responsibilities**:

- Work with the program team to continually support clients.
- Be a positive role model for all clients and create a positive and supportive environment.
- Keep current with counseling knowledge and skills for individual and group healing.
- Actively participate in all training, as required._ _

**Qualifications and Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Sciences/Social or Human Services diploma and related experience. (A

suitable combination of training and experience may be considered with a minimum High School
Diploma.)
- Extensive knowledge of substance misuse and culturally appropriate healing practices.
- Familiarity with Indigenous culture, communities, and spiritual traditions.
- Comfortable using case management software; ShareVision is an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.**
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent time management skills.**

**Additional Requirements**:

- Due to the nature of our work at Tsow-Tun Le Lum, and in alignment with Board Policy; applicants must

be alcohol and drug-free for a minimum of 3 years; and be willing to serve as a role model and maintain
an abstinent lifestyle while working at Tsow-Tun Le Lum.
- Valid BC Driver’s License: Class 4 is an asset.**
- Valid First Aid certificate or willing to attend First Aid training.**
- Current Criminal Record Check (less than 6 months).**
- Current TB test results.**
**Submit **Cover Letter** and **Resume** to:
**_Hiring Committee, _**
PO Box 308 Stn Main
2850 Miller Rd,
Duncan, BC V9L 3X5

**PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR COVER LETTER**:
1. The Length of time you’ve been abstinent from

alcohol (include social drinking) and drugs,
including Marijuana and all Cannabis products.

2. Your **Indigenous ancestry.