Addictions Counsellor - Montréal, Canada - The Governing Council of The Salvation Army

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Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

Work Term:
Permanent


  • Work Language: French
  • Hours: 37.5 hours per week
  • Education: College/CEGEP
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
  • Substance abuse/addiction counselling

Tasks:


  • Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
  • Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
  • Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
  • Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
  • Prepare assessment, progress, followup and court reports
  • Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Maintain accurate records
  • Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:


  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Target audience:


  • Culturally diverse groups
  • Males

Security and safety:


  • Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities:


  • Large workload
  • Fastpaced environment
  • Attention to detail

Weight handling:


  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability:


  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Judgement
  • Team player

Screening questions:


  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits:


  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits:


  • As per collective agreement

Long term benefits:


  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Longterm care insurance

Other benefits:


  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Team building opportunities
  • Wellness program
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