Addiction Counsellor - Hamilton, Canada - Wayside House of Hamilton

Wayside House of Hamilton

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Minimum education requirement for the position is eligibility to register for the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

PROGRAM AND SERVICE DELIVERY
Develop, administer and direct programs and services for chemically dependent adults and those affected by their addictions:

To provide Case Management and counselling services for program participants
To provide a variety of delivery methodologies designed to meet the service recipients' needs including:
Individual counselling; abstinence-based and harm reduction supports and approaches
Support participants in developing and implementing their recovery goals
Facilitation and co-facilitation of the group process
Preparation and delivery of material for groups
Referral to other service providers and resources where appropriate
Evaluation of service recipients' progress
To participate in a team approach to case planning
To perform program promotion and outreach in the community
To act as a resource and role model for colleagues and participants alike
To lend directservice perspective and expertise to the assigned committees

Crisis intervention, problem-solving, and assisting participants with daily living

ADMINISTRATIVE AND STATISTICAL DUTIES

Completion of administrative and organizational responsibilities, including:

Assessment and referral tools
Admission and discharge forms and statistics
Time sheets and activity logs
Participant and program evaluations
Financial management documents
Clinical case notes and group reports
Correspondence and report writing

Data base management and activity tracking

SUPERVISION, TEAM MEETINGS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

To engage in regular supervision with the Clinical Supervisor and/or CEO to receive feedback on job performance, plan & evaluate professional goals, engage in relevant training and report on programs & services
To remain informed of related agencies and services for referral purposes
To maintain all established policies/procedures & practices of the organization
To participate in team meetings and clinical supervision
To participate in and provide all relevant inservice training
To provide training and guidance to new staff, students and volunteers

To perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING REQUIRED:

(a) Minimum level of education, formal training or equivalent required:

Community College Diploma. Social Service Worker Diploma would be preferred. Eligible for registration in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and/or registration in the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.

(b)
Other required certificates:

First Aid/CPR
Satisfactory Police Clearance Check
Valid Ontario Drivers' Licence (may be required), and good driving record

(c) Special skills or training, or knowledge:

All "foundational" and "basic" 'Core Competencies' for substance abuse professionals commensurate with role (*or engaged in a training/development plan to acquire same)
Demonstrated understanding of the unique needs of men
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Demonstrated experience working on a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated exposure and knowledge of integrated addiction treatment frameworks
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with trauma and concepts of implementing a Trauma Informed approach and assurance of a Trauma Informed environment
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement a relevant training schedule
Demonstrated time management skills
Demonstrated ability to problem solve, work under pressure, and manage competing priorities

5. EXPERIENCE

Minimum amount of related experience required:

Two (2) years as a paid staff in social services field, with specific experience working with adults who have addictions.
Experience in individual and group counselling techniques as they relate to addiction services
Experience with motivational interviewing and brief therapy modalities

Job Types:
Full-time, Casual

Salary:
From $22.00 per hour

Benefits: