Overnight Addictions Counsellor

**Division**: Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centre

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

**Job Type**: Part-Time Permanent

**Pay**:$21.00 per hour + $2.00 premium for overnights

**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
- Opportunities for professional development and training

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

Expected hours: 16 - 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Night shift

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience working with individuals in recovery from substance abuse or mental health issues?

Work Location: In person