Addictions Counsellor

**Division**: Trafalgar Residence

**Location**: Erin, ON (5483 Trafalgar Rd N, Erin, ON N0B 1T0)

**Job Type**: Full-Time Permanent

**Pay**:$21.50 per hour

**YOUR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Provides day to day support to residents as needed (ex: ensuring clients are comfortable and communicating on a regular basis with clients and other members' of the resident's recovery team).
- Provides administrative support as needed to the front desk, admissions or discharge.
- Ensures the safety for the residents. Uses effective behavior management skills to de-escalate crisis situations and minimize harm to residents and other staff.
- Maintains communications/contact with all clinical staff regarding resident issues, through exchanges of information, as appropriate via verbal, written and electronic communication.

**WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE**:

- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in social work or related field preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with individuals in recovery from substance abuse or mental health issues
- Knowledge of community resources available to individuals in recovery
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills and ability to establish rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds
- Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records
- Familiarity with motivational interviewing techniques preferred

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health insurance benefits available for full-time employees
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for professional development and training

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

**Salary**: From $21.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Erin, ON N0B 1T0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with individuals in recovery from substance abuse or mental health issues?

Work Location: In person