Counsellor -substance Use Program

6 months ago


Duncan, Canada Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society Full time

Tsow-Tun Le Lum “Helping House” is an Indigenous residential healing centre offering cultural programs with _
- the mandate to administer healing from the intergenerational effects of trauma, substance misuse, and _
- mental health. We invite those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, and have _

**Thuy Na Mut Counsellor (Substance Use Program)
**Position Summary**:

- Responsible for the implementation of all phases of a substance misuse 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 after care plan.
- This position reports to the Program Director.

**Additional Responsibilities**:

- Work with the program team to continually support clients.
- Facilitate clearings between clients/clients and staff as necessary.
- Be a positive role model for all clients and be part of creating a positive and supportive

environment.
- Keep current with counselling 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 trauma informed 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:
preference will be given to applicants who have been abstinent from drugs and alcohol for a
minimum of 3 years; and are willing to serve as a role model by maintaining 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.**
**- In meeting the objectives and philosophies of the Society, preference will be given to qualified individuals _
- of Indigenous ancestry in accordance with Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code.**Submit a Cover Letter and Resume to**:
**_Hiring Committee,_**
**_PO Box 308, Station Main, Duncan, BC V9L 3X5 _**

**Necessary information to include in your COVER LETTER**: the **length of time** you’ve been abstinent from alcohol

and drugs, including marijuana and all cannabis
products.
- your** Indigenous ancestry**.



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