Addictions Counsellor - Thunder Bay, Canada - Ministry of the Solicitor General

Ministry of the Solicitor General

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Thunder Bay, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Consider the role of Addictions Counsellor with the Ministry of the Solicitor General at the Thunder Bay Jail, where you will have a unique chance to work with diverse clients as well as a multi-disciplinary team to deliver meaningful services within a correctional environment.

Effective January 1st, 2024 the salary range for this position is $1,213.06 to $1,484.47 per week in compliance with OPSEU Correctional Bargaining Unit collective agreement provisions.

The new rates, effective retroactive to January 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

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OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code.

Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?:

Assist in the development of addiction counselling programs
Contribute as part of an interprofessional committee focusing on addictions and reintegration of offenders
Provide rehabilitative addiction counselling services by working with individual or groups of offenders
Participate in case conferences, treatment planning meetings, discharge planning conferences, and contacting family members, to assist in the coordination of treatment of offenders within the institution
Liaise with community agencies and selfhelp organizations, citizen's groups, business, industries, colleges and universities
Facilitate the completion of recognized addiction assessments
Other duties, as required

How do I qualify?:

Specialized Knowledge and Experience:

You have knowledge of current addiction counselling theories, practices and counselling techniques, substance abuse indicators, group/individual counselling strategies and referral network in the community
You have understanding of risk and needs assessment tools, criminogenic factors, rehabilitation theories, and related counselling practices
You have knowledge of community agencies and resources to identify and arrange the appropriate support and discharge resources
You understand the various sectors involved in the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates after release (i.e. mental health agencies, shelters, employment services, etc.)
Proficiency with computer software and databases

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

You are able to connect and build rapport with a diverse client population with varied cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds as well as complex needs
You have experience providing oneonone and group counselling
You are able to effectively communicate with correctional staff, other professionals, and external agency stakeholders
You have written communication skills to prepare correspondence and accurate reports
You have tact and diplomacy to handle requests and respond to inquiries

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

You can determine offender/program needs based on input from institutional staff and offenders
You have reasoning skills to assess an individual's treatment readiness and motivation
You can resolve issues or matters pertaining to offender participation
You have organizational skills to prioritize and manage workload

Additional Information:

Address:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 285 Macdougall, Thunder Bay, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union
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Posted on:
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results.

If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

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