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Addictions Counsellor
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Become part of the ADAPT team; the team that makes a difference, supports its employees in their career development and creates a positive environment to work in._
**POSITION**:
**Addictions Supportive Housing (ASH) Intensive Addictions Case Manager**
**LOCATION**:
**Halton Region**
**SUMMARY**
Delivers clinical and case management services to clients registered with the Addictions Supportive Housing (ASH) Program mainly on an assertive outreach basis by providing clinical assessments and screenings for eligibility, developing and implementing clinically sound treatment plans, and teaching life skills as needed.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
The incumbent will fulfill these duties and responsibilities personally within the parameters outlined in ADAPT’s Operations Manual as well as the established standards of their professional regulatory bodies (if applicable). Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Program Manager, Program Director or Chief Executive Officer.
- ADAPT Addictions Counsellor Duties and Responsibilities: _
- assesses client needs through the use of diagnostic tools and structured interviews;
- in consultation with the Client, develops an individual treatment plan for the client;
- provides individual and/or group counselling to address the clients’ needs;
- assists and facilitates ADAPT group sessions as needed;
- refers clients to other appropriate support services and agencies according to the clients’ needs;
- conducts appropriate case management services with respect to the client’s treatment plan;
- provides consultative services to community agencies, professionals or individuals as required;
- assists in the promotion of ADAPT and its programs to other agencies and the general public;
- participates in community education and public awareness initiatives as required;
- Addictions Supportive Housing (ASH) Case Manager Duties and Responsibilities:_
- provides support specific to life skills, daily living skills, conflict resolution, crisis intervention and prevention, budgeting assistance, community integration, etc., as defined in the program outline;
- provides counselling/ support and case management services to clients participating in ASH programming;
- participates in clinical screening and admissions screening for the ASH Program;
- conducts case conferences/ consultations with treatment providers, including physicians, other community organizations and other significant persons, as deemed appropriate;
- may assist client and housing partners in locating appropriate rental units for ASH Housing;
- liaise/ advocate with landlords, property managers and housing subsidy providers;
- ensures that required agreements are in place with property managers and clients;
- advocates on behalf of clients;
- maintains client records according to established guidelines;
- maintains current information on community resources;
- maintains linkages with relevant social service and other ancillary agencies;
- maintains a collaborative working relationship with ASH Housing partners;
- maintains all financial and statistical data related to the operation of the program, and provides that data to the lead agency in a timely manner and as requested;
- travels throughout Halton and Peel Regions;
**EDUCATION**
- College diploma/ university degree in health or social sciences;
- Addictions and Mental Health/ Concurrent Disorders post-graduate diploma is an asset;
**LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS**
- Registered Social Service Worker or certification with the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation is an asset;
- Current CPR and First Aid certification is required.
- ASIST training or equivalent is required.
- CPI training is required.
**RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE**
- 2-3 years of experience working with clients 16 years of age and older in the area of addictions, and mental health;
- Experience in transitional housing case management an asset;
- Experience in:
- Individual, family, and group therapy
- Community development and networking
- Record keeping and file management
**REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**:
- Basic life skills counselling, supportive counselling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and group work.
- Managing clients with complex needs in varying stages of change.
- Strong communication and active listening is required.
- Ability to effectively present complex clinical information in writing and verbally.
- Ability to read and understand documentation such as operating instructions, procedures manuals and complex clinical reports.
- Broad knowledge of addictions treatments and explanatory theories, mental illness, and community resources.
- Ability to: function independently, maintain effective working relationships with others, work effectively under pressure or deadlines and work outside regular office hours as required, use good judgement to make sound decisions.
- Interpersonal skills that require an attention to detail and rapp
