Overnight Counsellor

Addiction Rehab Toronto is seeking an overnight and an evening Addiction Counsellor:
This position will include the following duties:

- Maintain appropriate record keeping, and complete intake and discharge forms as needed
- Monitors the safety, security, and general welfare of clients and facility during shift and documents shelter happenings and client activities as necessary
- Communicates with treatment staff regarding client care
- Implement goal initiatives, and referrals to other resources

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide appropriate professional understanding and intervention in response to emotional, behavioural, physical needs of clients
- Maintain established routines and procedures within the facility
- Assist residents to establish and achieve individualized goals
- Maintains confidentiality of residents
- Fosters positive relationships with community programs and individuals as necessary
- Provides support to all agency program areas as requested
- Participates in shift change and staff meetings as required, shares information in a respectful, non-judgemental manner.
- Exercises good judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential information
- Completes all necessary documentation, including written records/reports
- Performs other organizational duties as assigned.
- Learn and understand health and safety standards, regulations, policies and procedures and comply with them.
- Meal Prep and helping with client transportation and scheduling

**Qualifications**
- Education:

- 1-5 years’ experience working with people with addictions and mental health
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in telephone, online, and in-person counselling
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member
- Trauma informed intervention training

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Night shift

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- counselling: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- Fluent English (required)

Work Location: In person