Addictions Counsellor

1 week ago

Abbotsford BC VT R, Canada LIFE Recovery Association Full time $52,800 - $73,920 per year

JOB SUMMARY - PRIMARY FOCUS

The Addictions Counsellor provides one to one support and group programming for residents and clients. The role includes relevant administrative tasks such as documenting medications use, client concerns, assigning and marking homework. The ability to function independently and under pressure, while managing multiple concurrent tasks including emergency situations is an ongoing expectation of this position.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES under the direction of the Program Director:

Support LIFE's residents and clients:

  • Along with the resident or client, prepares individual recovery participation plans
  • Provides oversight during onsite and off-site programming
  • Conducts individual counselling sessions
  • Supports clients to develop a transition plan by establishing a recovery community and short-term goals
  • Interviews prospective residents / clients

Support LIFE's staff:

  • Develops supportive relationships
  • Supports colleagues' workloads including resident / client assessments, goal setting and personal service plans
  • Supervises the work of support staff, practicum students & volunteers as required

Support LIFE's program:

  • Participates in planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation of program activities
  • Plan and facilitate group sessions
  • Attend external community meetings and / or resident, client appointments when necessary
  • Participates in on-call rotation

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPEREINCE

  • Master's Degree in Counselling or Social Work degree from a recognized, fully accredited university or equivalent training and experience. Alternatively, a CAC11 qualification as a Certified Addiction Counsellor. Experience working in a Recovery program would be an asset.
  • Excellent knowledge of alcohol & drug and mental health disorders and the ability to assess concurrent disorders.
  • As required under the Assisted Living Act: "a course, or a combination of courses, of at least 20 hours duration in one or more of the following subjects:
  • counselling
  • crisis intervention
  • psychosocial intervention for substance-use disorders;
  • trauma-informed practice"
  • As required under the Assisted Living Act, "Evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs"
  • Basic First Aid Training Certificate
  • Food Safe Certificate
  • Current Class 5 Drivers License (minimum)
  • Naloxone Training Certificate
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical skills and decision-make ability.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal with highly sensitive and confidential material and situations.
  • Proficient with computer operating systems; database, email, office management and record keeping.
  • Demonstrated facilitation skills.
  • Available for shift work - days, evenings, nights, weekend and holidays.
  • Sobriety of at least TWO years, i.e. no abuse of alcohol, drugs or other mood-altering chemicals.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required Sundry duties may be assigned if they align with the role and needs of the organization.*

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.00-$33.00 per hour

Application question(s):

  • How many years experience of addiction counselling do you have?
  • What do you know about LIFE Recovery Association?

Work Location: In person

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