Bilingual Counsellor - Ottawa, Canada - Montfort Renaissance (MRI)

Montfort Renaissance (MRI)

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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About us

Montfort Renaissance (MRI) is a francophone organization that provides community-based services in both official languages to improve the health and well-being of our clients.

We are very proud of our team who makes a difference in the lives of over 5000 clients per year.

Working at MRI means being part of a dynamic, committed and supportive team to give the best to our most vulnerable clients.

If you want to make a difference in the community and contribute to our mission, we look forward to hearing from you

Internal and External posting
1 Permanent part time position

Casual position

Unionized Position_

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Female staff only_

The Counsellor - Female Residential Stabilization Program is responsible for providing 24/7 residential support to female clients who are struggling with addictions, are unsafely housed, and are waiting for their admission to addiction treatment services.

Services are provided to women that are sober and drug abstinent and who need temporary residential care due to a crisis or poor housing conditions that places them at high risk of relapsing.

Crisis intervention and support are given to clients during their residential stay.

Specifically, services include initial screening, assessment, monitoring, the formulation and documentation of a comprehensive treatment plan and discharge plan in collaboration with the client and his family.

The services are provided in compliance with the Montfort Renaissance's objectives and standards, and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards.

Requirements:

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College degree in Social work, Community services or Justice services

Preferred education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminology or related field with an addiction concentration

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Minimum of two (2) year experience in the field of addictions and/or mental health (a combination of both will be preferred)

Experience in intervention, interviewing and counselling with clients with addictions and/or mental health issues, is mandatory
Demonstrated knowledge of counseling techniques, approaches, and interventions currently used in the field of addictions and mental health
Knowledge of stabilization services in order to manage safely physical, mental and emotional needs of clients waiting for their treatment
Knowledge of Champlain addictions services network in order to assist clients and their family members in accessing appropriate community resources

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Excellent oral and written communication in both French and English, at a superior level

Effective clientcentered communication
Flexibility and approach based on clients' needs
Current certification in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), motivational interviewing and CPR/First Aid is an asset

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Proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 is required

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

Compensation between $26.95/h and $30.10/h
HOOPP pension plan and continuing education opportunities
Be part of a multidisciplinary and dynamic team of experienced addictions and mental health professionals within a growing organization
Free Parking
Percentage of salary in lieu of benefits

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to Human Resources until March 3, 2024 via Indeed.

At Montfort Renaissance, we are committed to fostering a healthy and accessible workplace. We therefore adhere to the principle of adaptation in the workplace. If at any stage in the selection process you require special accommodation, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation._
MRI subscribes to the principles of employment equity in the workplace._

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À propos de nous

Montfort Renaissance (MRI) est un organisme francophone qui offre des services communautaires dans les deux langues officielles afin d'améliorer la santé et le bien-être de ses clients.

Nous sommes très fiers de notre équipe qui fait une différence dans la vie de plus de 5000 clients par année.

Travailler au MRI, c'est faire partie d'une équipe dynamique, engagée et solidaire qui donne le meilleur à nos clients les plus vulnérables.

Si vous souhaitez faire la différence au sein de la communauté et contribuer à notre mission, nous sommes impatients de vous connaître

Conseillère - Programme de stabilisation résidentiel pour femmes
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