Full-time Evenings Addiction Support Counsellor - Ottawa, Canada - The Ottawa Mission

The Ottawa Mission

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

The Core Purpose of the Ottawa Mission is to reflect Jesus' love in serving the homeless, the hungry, and the lost.

Our Mission is to by provide food, shelter, clothing and skills, and offer healing, faith and hope for building a wholesome life.

Vision & Values

Our Vision is that all the hurting, hungry & lost in Ottawa find HOPE, HEALING, HOME

Our Values are Acceptance, Respect, Compassion, Integrity and Interdependence

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Manager of Addiction & Trauma Services (ATS) the Support Counsellor is responsible for assisting the Addiction Counsellors in admission, assessment and treatment of clients including providing consistent, responsible supervision of the clients during the evening and overnight operations of ATS's Life House program.

Major Responsibilities

Care & Intervention

Establish and maintain a positive rapport with the clients
Maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect and positive morale among staff and clients
Participate in the establishment and implementations of program delivery
Participate in educational and employment support programs for clients
Provides guidance to assist clients to access other Ottawa Mission programs and services or other community services that serve to achieve client's treatment goals
Mediate crisis/conflict situations using nonviolent crisis intervention techniques and/or ASIST and/or First Aid/CPR and refer to/advise appropriate staff as needed
Ensure safety and security of clients, staff, visitors
Ensure communication with clients, staff, all emergency personnel, health care providers, public and other contacts is done so in a professional manner
Maintain memos, records, and other record sharing systems and client files. This includes communication of such information between shifts and other ATS staff by regularly updating all necessary communication and records related to clients
Maintain confidentiality and privacy of client, staff and The Ottawa Mission at all times
Work collaboratively with all other departments as necessary
Maintain communication exchanges with team members before every shift to review vital information pertaining to the shift ahead and information and issues regarding the clients
Ensure client medication records are maintained accurately and that medications are taken as prescribed by a physician
Ensure residence and living spaces are clean and that any cleaning, repairs, laundry and food preparation/cleanup is completed as designated
Ensure building is locked and secured for the night and fire exits are clear and unobstructed
Completes bedtime routines (if necessary), room and bed checks as designated
Completes wake ups and morning routines as designated
Remain continuously awake during overnight shift

Administration and Accountability

Maintain administration of the overnight aspects of ATS, including appropriate documentation and case notes
Maintain records and observe professional standards with respect to ethics and boundaries
Meet with the Counselling team as required
Meet with the Manager of ATS and the Manager of Clinical Services on a regular basis, as required
Participate in initiatives to improve the quality of all aspects of the service.
Maintain flexibility in practice as required
Ensure adherence to all Legislated and Ottawa Mission policies and procedures
Ensure all Ottawa Mission resident guidelines are enforced without prejudice
Ensure adherence to all health and safety regulations, reporting any safety issues

Other Requirements

Education

College Diploma in Social Services

Experience

Experience working with homeless and vulnerable populations
Experience working with concurrent disorders and knowledge of related treatment issues
Experience working in an addiction treatment setting considered an asset

Qualifications

Ability to work effectively and independently with minimum supervision
The ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
Solid working knowledge of MicroSoft Office (Word, Excel)
Availability for weekend, evening and overnight shifts
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to obtain a current valid police record check for working with the vulnerable sector
Crisis Management and problem solving skills
Able to express empathy and compassion when dealing with clients diverse and challenging situations
Negotiating skills
Attention to detail
ASIST training / NVCI / First-Aid, CPR / Mental Health First Aid considered an asset
Knowledge of personal Health and Safety regulations; WHMIS certification / Fall Protection Certification considered an asset
Class "G" driver's license considered an asset
Bilingualism considered an asset

Working Conditions