Shelter Concurrent Disorders Counsellor

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Outreach and Engagement with clients
- Pre
- and post-treatment support
- Assessment and Referral
- Individual Counselling
- Development of case plans based on client-centred recovery goals
- Networking with community agencies
- Crisis/Conflict Intervention
- Client documentation
- Community Follow-up
- Team Consultation and Decision-Making
- This position works out of Honeychurch Family Life Resource Centre (VAW Shelter), Cuthbert House (Open Custody/Detention Facility) and Choices for Youth (Youth Shelter)

**QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES**:

- Undergraduate degree or diploma from a recognized institution (in one of the human services professions), including qualifications to enter a Provincial Regulated College. Masters/Graduate Training an asset
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in the addiction/mental health sector
- CACCF/ICADC Certification an asset
- Understanding of the continuum of addiction and concurrent disorders
- Knowledge and experience in substance abuse counselling interventions / treatment models
- Knowledge and experience with mental health and concurrent disorders
- Knowledge and experience in assessments, individual and group counselling and case management
- Understanding of trauma in relation to substance use, mental health
- Knowledge of cultural competent practices
- Knowledge and experience in conducting assessments using MOH assessment tools, individual and group counselling and case management
- The ability to work individually and as part of a team
- The ability to work collaboratively with community partners
- Knowledge and experience with data management systems, particularly Catalyst
- A successful police check as per Salvation Army Policies and Procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of relapse prevention, life skills, mental health recovery, crisis management
- Ability to provide effective individual counselling, process group facilitation, psycho-educational group facilitation
- Awareness of issues around and experience in dealing with concurrent disorders, marginalized populations, abstinence-based treatment, and harm reduction strategies
- Experience working with youth and women who have experienced violence would be an asset.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**:

- Has excellent communication skills
- Has an appreciation for diversity
- Works effectively in teams
- Possesses good judgment and problem solving skills
- Is committed to professional development
- Is able to effectively network in the community
- Must be supportive of the mission of The Salvation Army
- Directly responsible to the Program Coordinator
- 40 hours per week - Monday through Friday
- 3 month probationary period

**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.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Counselling: 1 year (preferred)
- Addictions Treatment: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person