Residential Counsellor, Women's Addiction Treatment

2 weeks ago

Brantford, Canada St. Leonard's Community Services Inc Full time

**ABOUT US**

St. Leonard’s Community Services has been an established part of the community for more than 50 years, and is accredited for our excellence in serving children, youth, adults and families within the communities we serve.

**Our Values**

These aren’t just “lip-service” to us - we work and live by them. If you do, too, we want to talk to you
- Inclusive - we value everyone and their unique perspectives and journeys
- Compassionate - we care about our clients, our staff, partners, and the communities we serve
- Collaborative - we work together to support our clients and community
- Integrity - we hold ourselves accountable and are fair, trustworthy, and dedicated to our mission to empower people to achieve their vision of independence, health, and wellbeing
- Innovative - we are open to change and continuous improvement
- Genuine - we are honest, respectful, and authentic with our clients, each other, and our partners
- Optimistic - we believe that everyone can accomplish their goals

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**

Residential Counsellors (RC) support individuals accessing service within our Withdrawal Management and Treatment Services (WMTS) programs. This full-time position works in our 10-bed live-in treatment program for women. Residential Counsellors work as part of a collaborative team to support individuals making changes to their substance use during their 5-week stay. You support program intake to ensure people have a welcoming experience when entering care, contribute to client support and transition plans, deliver psychoeducational programming to help clients develop skills to enhance recovery, and facilitate social and recreational activities. You are active and engaged with clients throughout your shift. You make a difference

As a Residential Counsellor, you will:

- Provide orientation to the facility and the program, making program expectations clear
- Provide individual and/or group life skills supports to clients using the cognitive behavioural approach to teach skills such as problem-solving, relapse prevention, communication, and coping strategies
- Contribute to the development of strength-based support and transition plans with clients and help them as they work on their individual plans
- Support safe administration of medications, as needed, to clients in care and document appropriately
- Confidently redirect client behaviour when required, to ensure a physically and emotionally safe space for all
- Be responsive and compassionate to clients within the program, and those who access the crisis line
- Document client care issues in our client data system and communicate issues effectively within the team
- Support safe and effective facility functioning through facility tours, light cleaning, and meal preparation

Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Saturday through Wednesday 4 pm - 12 am

Training: Initial comprehensive training related to all aspects of the role, as well as access to ongoing professional development

A note about COVID-19: Our Agency is committed to the safety of staff. We are following Public Health guidance on precautions regarding use of Personal Protective Equipment, screening of staff and clients, physical distancing, cleaning, hand hygiene, and testing. If you are selected for an interview, we will answer any questions you may have on the precautions currently in place.

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**

Hourly wage: starting at $22.25 plus benefits and a $1 per hour shift premium for weekend work
- A Fitness Benefit for gym memberships, exercise equipment and lessons for various physical activities for all staff and their families
- An Employee Assistance Plan for all staff and their families
- Full Time staff start at 3 weeks’ vacation
- Paid Time Off for all staff, including Wellness Hours
- Fun events for all staff
- Participation in RSP/TFSA plans for all staff, with Agency pension match for Full Time and eligible Part Time staff
- Group health, vision, dental and travel insurance plans where premiums are 100% paid by the Agency for Full Time staff
- An Agency committed to ensuring your physical and mental health/safety is paramount

**REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS**
- College diploma or certificate in the human services, social services, addiction, concurrent disorder field
- 2 years’ combined student placement and/or paid experience in substance use, concurrent disorders and/or mental health clinical or group settings
- Experience delivering group and/or individual life skills programs
- Proficient in MS Office and be familiar with databases
- Access to reliable transportation
- Ability to manage frequent exposure to direct and vicarious trauma
- Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19

Start date: as soon as possible

Reference: FT RC

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