Counsellor - Day/res Programs- Broadview - Toronto, Canada - Jean Tweed Treatment Centre

Jean Tweed Treatment Centre

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Counsellor - Day/Res Programs

1 Full-Time, Permanent
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Classification: Counsellor_

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Job Title:
Counsellor_

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Location: Evans/Broadview, Toronto, ON_

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Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday_
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Rate of Pay: $ $28.26_

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Preferred Start Date:
ASAP_

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Closing Date:
Until filled_

Jean Tweed is a leading, community-based organization that provides a supportive environment for women with substance use, mental health, and gambling concerns.

Recognizing the diversity of women's experience in today's society, our programs seek to address a range of issues in a woman's life that may contribute to substance use and gambling concerns.

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The Jean Tweed Centre is building capacity to transform the level of support for women with substance use, mental health, and gambling concerns._

The intensive Day/Residential Programs support women in achieving their substance use and/or gambling related goals.

The Program includes a structured, scheduled program of treatment activities while the clients reside at home or in one of the Centre's two intensive residential program sites:
Cumberland House and/or the Centre's new residential program - Broadview. The program includes individual counselling, group support, educational workshops, and case management support.

How will you help to get us there?

As a Counsellor, you will:

Provide trauma informed and strength based individual counselling
Deliver educational workshops and provide group counselling in person and/or online
Complete administrative duties such as case notes, letters and summaries, file audits, and data entry.
Carry a case load
Provide case management

This role reports to the Manager, Counselling Services

What will you bring?

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience of 5 years in the field of substance use
Experience with individual counselling and group facilitation
Flexibility in work hours
Knowledge and understanding of women's issues, particularly as they relate to women with substance use, mental health and/or gambling concerns.
Working knowledge of the social service system in the designated service area
A demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member
Experience providing counselling to individuals who are experiencing problems related to substance use and mental health issues
Experience working from a harm reduction perspective
Experience working in communitybased settings
A demonstrated commitment to broadening knowledge and skills
Upon commencement of employment, all new employees are required to be up to date with vaccinations including the recommended doses of the Covid
19 Vaccine as recommended by public health. You will be required to show proof of vaccination status during your orientation.
If the recommended vaccination against Covid19 is not obtained at the commencement of employment, the offer will become null and void.

Ready to apply?

We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any material or processes used to ensure your equal participation._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$24.16-$28.26 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Onsite parking
Paid time off
RRSP match

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees will be required to provide proof of vaccination upon hire. Masks are to be worn at all times while conducting work on behalf of the Jean Tweed Centre.

Work Location:
One location