Addictions Counselor - Hamilton, Canada - Good Shepherd Centres

Good Shepherd Centres

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

If you are looking for a career working with amazing people while helping your community thrive, then this opportunity is for you and we want to hear from you.

We urge individuals that have retired, semi-retired, are returning to the workforce, those that are new to Canada, and recent graduates to also apply.

At Good Shepherd, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, equal and authentic workplace.

Get to Know Us

The work of Good Shepherd is based on a fundamental belief in providing hope and restoring dignity to the most vulnerable members of our community.

Our services include emergency food and clothing; daily hot meals; emergency shelters for men, youth, families, women and children; transitional housing and education for homeless and street-involved youth; hospice palliative care; community mental health programs; and supportive housing programs.

At Good Shepherd, we recognize the inherent value of people living with addiction and their right to quality care and services.

Good Shepherd is committed to integrating Harm Reduction practices into our programs and to prioritizing the rights, dignity, and choices of those who use substances.

By integrating a Harm Reduction framework at Good Shepherd, we can decrease barriers to service and better support some of our community's most marginalized members.

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - Emmaus Place, HOMES Program.

Culture and Values
We _see the good_ in people, not only the challenge. We hear the warmth in their voices. We recognize that we all have potential and promise.

Our programs help to tear down the barriers that have impeded our community's most vulnerable citizens and help them to establish a path to a stable and healthy life.

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Hospitality_
, as inspired by St. John of God is at the heart of Good Shepherd's mission. This means that we welcome all people with compassion, acceptance and a spirit of generosity; creating opportunities for transformation. Hospitality embodies our Values
, Responsibility, Availability, Adaptability, Quality and Dignity.****Why work with us?

Be a part of a caring
TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY:
Support for continuing
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Staff recognition programs along with access to selfcare supports and
EMPLOYEE / FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

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POSITIVE and
ENCOURAGING atmosphere

Make a difference and provide
HOPE:
Extended Health Benefits for Full Time Permanent Addictions Counselor

Role Description

The Addictions Counsellor works as a member of a dynamic team of individuals to assist in enhancing the dignity and quality of life in the lives of adults.

At all times the Addictions Counsellor uses all available resources to provide the best service possible.

This role will be responsible for the for the provision of direct service to tenants many whom experience problematic substance use and who are tenants of the Good Shepherd HOMES program.

The Addictions Counsellor will demonstrate a compassionate, non-judgmental and patient demeanor when working with clients to develop a level of trust so they feel secure in being supported to reach their highest level of skill development possible.

This level of trust will be established and maintained by involving the client as much as possible in discussion around their goals and recovery process.

Qualifications

This position requires a University Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or equivalent, plus an Addictions Certificate from a recognized college, plus two years' workrelated experience, particular to persons who experience problematic substance use and homelessness
Knowledge of the Social Service system and Community Resources so as to make the appropriate referrals
Proficient computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, CRMS, DATIS, or equivalent software programs. Training in OCAN is an asset
Expertise providing counseling and case management to individuals who are experiencing or have experienced a complex history of substance use such as motivational interviewing
Expertise in Addictions Assessment using the ADAT tool, GAINS and possibly the SS & A (Staged Screen and Assessment)
A working knowledge of best practices with regard to substance use, harm reduction, trauma, and the therapeutic relationship
CPR/First Aid certification
Committed to antiracist/antioppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
Fluency in a language in addition to English is an asset
Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an antiracist and antioppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve._
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