Addictions Counsellor - Winnipeg, Canada - Turning Leaf Support Services

Turning Leaf Support Services

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

ABOUT US

Turning Leaf is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides person-centered, crisis and treatment services to low and high-risk vulnerable and marginalized individuals living with mental illness and intellectual challenge in our community.

Turning Leaf's support is customized to every individual's needs and risk level.

We offer crisis-intervention and treatment services, community support, day program services, residential support (including emergency housing, 24-hour homes, cluster housing, and home share), a harm reduction program, clinical services, indigenous services and more.

WHO WE SUPPORT

The participants of our programs are often deeply impacted by their circumstances which can become barriers to living safely and independently in the community.

Trauma, homelessness, poverty, addictions, discrimination, sexual exploitation, societal stigmas, and lack of access to resources are some of the barriers our participants face every day.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Being a part of the Turning Leaf family means you will have the opportunity to make a direct and positive impact on people's lives every day.

The work is challenging in all the best ways and deeply rewarding. Many of our employees say they have found their life's purpose while working here.

Turning Leaf provides ongoing, meaningful training to ensure we remain an industry leader and that our employees have the skills and confidence to be successful in their careers.

We are an organization that pledges to uphold a workplace culture of inclusion, diversity, compassion, and respect.
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New Hire Incentive Program:
Full/Part-Time new hires will receive a $200 bonus after six months of employment_

ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR

Reporting to the Director of Supported Independent Living, the Addictions Counselor is responsible for providing counselling services to the participants that Turning Leaf supports who are struggling with addictions.

We are seeking to hire Full-Time for this position available weekdays however evening/weekend availability considered an asset (schedule can be flexible).

ESSENTIAL REQUIRMENTS

Updated Cover Letter & Resume
Clear Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check, Adult and Child Abuse Registry Checks (no older than three months)
Masters or PhD level training and experience in mental health, counselling, or social serviced field is required
Must be registered with a licensing body (CCPA, CPCA, PAM, CAMFT, etc.) is required
A strong background in providing therapeutic services to highneeds and complex clients is required
Experience working with people with Intellectual Challenge and mental illness
Experience working with the Indigenous population
Working in collaboration with our Crisis Intervention team and clinical Team
Experience with Trauma and attachment
Minimum 3 years related work experience.
Three employment references

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop a treatment plan for each participant based on the assessment of presenting issues
Adapt treatment modalities to the participant's individual characteristics and needs
Explore all available resources in maximizing the most effective plan for the participant
Utilize an interdisciplinary approach to treatment where appropriate
Provide ongoing evaluation and revision of participant's progress and goals
Provide appropriate intervention to the participant and the community based on their assessment and treatment plan
Provide a range of counseling and education services including individual, group and family services
Provide relapse prevention services
Assess and provide direct intervention or referral to appropriate service providers/programs
Deal effectively with addictive patterns of behavior, concurrent disorders, and other mental health behavioral and emotional concerns such as abuse, violence, grief, and loss
Record casenotes, and produce participantrelated documentation such as reports according to accepted practices and policies
Maintain regular contact with participant referrals according to the frequency and method desired by the particular referral in order to keep them apprised of participant progress and/or difficulties
Intervene as advocate for participants to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the participant's histories and progress, services provided and other required information

ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR BENEFITS