Youth Counsellor

5 months ago

Mississauga, Canada Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre Full time

Join us at Peel Addiction Assessment & Referral Centre (PAARC) and become a catalyst for change in the lives of individuals navigating the complexities of addiction and mental health challenges. This is more than a job—it's a chance to make a real difference in your community and to grow with a team that values your expertise and passion.

**About Peel Addiction Assessment & Referral Centre (PAARC)**:
PAARC is a notable not-for-profit charitable organization funded by the Ministry of Health, through Ontario Health Central Region. With full accreditation from the Canadian Centre for Accreditation, we're dedicated to providing comprehensive services to those dealing with alcohol, drugs, gambling, gaming, and various behavioral dependencies, alongside supporting mental health challenges. Our commitment to a diverse, inclusive workplace and a person-centered approach underlines our services and team ethos.

**Role Description**:
As a **Community Withdrawal Management Youth Counsellor focusing on Opioid-Specific Programs**, you will be an integral part of our multidisciplinary team. This role is dedicated to supporting **clients ages 16-24** through the withdrawal process within the community or requiring stabilization, involving assessments, treatment planning, counseling, case management, and community outreach/education.

**Responsibilities**:

- Conduct intake, screening, and comprehensive withdrawal management screening using established tools.
- Assess home environments to support the client’s withdrawal process within the community.
- Develop evidence-informed care plans with clients, including holistic crisis and communication plans.
- Provide ongoing supportive counseling, case management, including crisis intervention and stabilization.
- Facilitate structured content and process groups, utilizing technology to improve access and care responsiveness.
- Engage in respectful advocacy, helping clients understand their treatment options and rights.
- Maintain professional relationships with clients, following the Social Workers and Social Service Workers Code of Ethics.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary degree or post-graduate diploma in human services from an accredited institution.
- Experience in substance abuse and knowledge of issues related to withdrawal management.
- Non-violent crisis intervention, CPR, and First Aid Certification.
- Reliable and efficient transportation for community visits.
- A Criminal Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening is mandatory for all clinical positions at PAARC.

**Working hours**: Monday-Friday 8:30 pm
- 4:30 pm

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

**Salary**: $46,595.00-$55,084.00 per year

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mississauga, ON L4W 1E3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have a post-secondary degree or post-graduate diploma in human services from an accredited institution?

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (required)

Work Location: In person

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