Full Time Addictions Counsellor

Description

Assist the client in his recovery process by providing him with information, support, and insight through individual treatment planning and monitoring the clients progress towards mutually determined goals.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Program Evaluation

Participates in the development and implementation of program content and policies
Participates in the program evaluation

Group Work

Facilitates group sessions as scheduled in the following program components:
One to One Counselling Sessions
Life-skills Classes
Cognitive Behavioral Classes
Anger Management Classes
Mood Monitoring Classes
Emotional Health Classes
Relationship Skills Classes
Relapse Prevention Classes
Trauma based counselling

Individual Counselling

Completes screening and assessments of potential clients, determining suitability to the Anchorage program or, when necessary, referral to other more appropriate programs
Incorporate information obtained through the assessment process and comprehensive treatment/recovery plan to inform the counselling approach
Establish a helping relationship with the client, characterized by warmth, respect, genuineness, concreteness and empathy
Assumes an assigned caseload, as primary addictions care giver, using a case management system
Records in log and case notes in an accurate and clear manner, shares at case management sessions any observations and information regarding each client's progress
Support clients in the further development of treatment /recovery plans

Community Relations

Provides liaison with outside service agencies such as Correctional Dept., Detox, Lawyers, etc.
Provides program information to inquiring agencies, professionals, and applicants

Program Support

Update's data base with client information for statistical purposes
Administers toxicology tests to clients
Administers to a variety of client requests and maintains records on such requests (e.g.) clothing vouchers
Organizes / participates in certain program functions such as outings, graduations, fundraisers, etc.
Ensures documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:
This is a permanent full time position working 40 hours per week Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30 pm.
May deal with angry and abusive clients
May encounter verbal abuse
May be required to deal with client overdose and other medical situations

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**:
3-year Degree/Diploma in relevant field from an accredited post-secondary institution in Social Services with Addictions Concentration
Either currently hold or is actively pursuing and within 1 year of obtaining CCAC certification under the CACCF
Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered

**EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE**:
Experience working with a marginalized population as an addictions counsellor
Proven working knowledge of all modalities of recovery
Experience in group facilitating
Experience administering Narcan and/or Narcan training a strong asset

**SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES**:
Proven skill in the use of motivational interviewing and other cognitive behavioral therapies
Ability to recognize and work within professional and personal limitations and boundaries
Proven ability to work successfully in a team environment
Good organizational skills
Bilingualism is an asset
Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening
Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities

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.