Drug Addiction Worker

5 months ago


Vancouver, Canada Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
- Services for the homeless
- Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
**Work setting**:

- Urban area
- Community agency
- Social service or charity agency
**Tasks**:

- Prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Perform administrative tasks
- Conduct social research
- Implement life skills workshops
- Refer offenders to community and social services programs
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Implement substance abuse treatment programs
- Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor Certification
- Cultural Awareness Training
**Target audience**:

- Aboriginal groups
**Security and safety**:

- Confidential security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- As per collective agreement
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
**Other benefits**:

- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities



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