Floor Counsellor

This position is responsible to supervise and support clients in residence, as well as work alongside the treatment team and Intake worker during the day shift

**Responsibilities**:

- Appropriately model healthy life skills and socialization to clients
- Provide support to clients in residence and ensure guidelines are followed
- Process client belongings on discharge, & provide support to former clients by telephone
- Orient new clients to the residential floors
- Manage the safety and security of the residential treatment floors after office hours, including supporting Residential Care staff in case of emergency - where needed
- Manage interpersonal crisis and conflict situations among clients
- Manage behavior modification strategies with clients (positive and negative consequences, warnings and discharges) in consultation with team and supervisor
- Effectively and safely manage distribution of client medications
- Supervise client urine screens, bag checks and others
- Conduct searches of client belongings and rooms in accordance with policy
- Serve meals & perform housekeeping duties, i.e. stock supplies
- Train, assign and supervise client chores
- Review and complete clerical duties as necessary
- Provide clear and objective reports and documentation regarding client observations and interactions
- Provide support and leadership to floor counsellor team
- Assist program coordinator with floor counsellor scheduling, interviewing, payroll and floor counsellor team coordination

Employment Opportunity
- Maintain ongoing communication with other members of the treatment team
- Attend and participate in team meetings and case conferences
- Provide Intake support
- Provide class coverage and programming support as required

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree or diploma in one of the human services professions; preferably social work
- Education and experience in working with men with addiction and mental health issues
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Education and experience in basic counseling skills, and knowledge of Abstinence Based Model of Treatment
- Diversity awareness and appreciation
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- First Aid/CPR Certification, WHMIS training and NVCI training an asset
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Screen

**Shifts available: Friday-Sunday, plus Stat Holidays 3:30pm-1:00am and casual**

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**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $19.82 per hour

**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:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- addiction treatment: 2 years (preferred)
- concurrent disorders: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person