Relief Addiction Counsellor - Kitchener, Canada - House of Friendship

House of Friendship

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Kitchener, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At House of Friendship we believe in what we are doing.

We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve.

We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values of Compassion, Inclusion, Justice, Dignity and Hope. And we have fun

Sounds pretty great doesn't it? It is

We are hiring for multiple casual relief positions.

We are looking for energetic people who are committed to strength-based, person focused care to join our team as Addiction Counsellors.

These individuals will work as part of the Addictions Services staff treatment team, providing both group and individual addiction counselling as well as case management to program participants.

Opportunities to work within other Addiction Services programs may arise.

This is a permanent, casual, relief position.

Requirement to work at minimum 3 shifts per month.

Shifts will be daytime hours, Sunday to Saturday.

Key Responsibilities:

Substance use assessments and program screening, intake, completion, discharge and referral
Develop treatment plan collaboratively with participant, monitor and evaluate participant progress
Individual and group counselling using an eclectic therapeutic approach
Case management
Establish strong, therapeutic rapport and maintain appropriate professional relationships
Participate in daily operations of the office
Develop and Implement evidence based programming
Work collaboratively with internal and external partners
Complete documentation and data entry in line with agency and legislative requirements
Maintain confidentiality in compliance with Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
Participation and involvement in other programs, Addiction Services and broader agency activities
Participate in clinical supervision and case consultation
Assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions independently and as part of a team

Skills Experience:

Bachelor level, University Degree in Counselling, Social Work or a related field
Professional registration, in good standing, as either a Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or a Psychotherapist (including qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Minimum 1 year experience in an addiction and/or counselling setting
Previous experience in a residential treatment/residential setting is desirable
Demonstrated ability to establish strong, therapeutic rapport
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
Knowledge of substances, problematic substance use, recovery issues and evidence informed practices and clinical treatment modalities
Sensitivity to and knowledge of issues relating to and impacting on all genders
Commitment to stage matched, strengths based, personcentred quality psychotherapy services
Knowledge of community resources and provincial addiction treatment services
Experience working within a nonprofit and/or social services environment preferred
Participate in training and supporting Addiction Services students, volunteers and new employees as required
Commitment to ongoing professional development and training
Strong interest in working with people in need of support
Experience and skills providing individual and group counselling
Commitment to strengths based quality services
Current standard first aid certificate or willingness to obtain at hiring
Commitment to understand and uphold the mission and values of House of Friendship is expected
Exemplary emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, conflict management and problem solving skills required
Ability to assess complex situations; make appropriate decisions independently as part of a team
Ability to work professionally as a team member with staff, participants and community members
Ability to work effectively with people from various abilities, life situations and cultural backgrounds
Experience or strong interest in working with diverse populations including people from various cultural backgrounds, income levels and sensitivity to their needs
Experience with and commitment to using an antiracism, antioppressive and trauma informed approach to consultation, program design, evaluations of processes and service delivery
Must be dependable, professional, flexible, a team player and have a positive attitude
Respectful, supportive and engaging approach to persons with physical and/or cognitive disabilities, addictions, mental illness and other life challenges
Excellent project, timeline and deadline management skills including skills in logistics, planning and detailed record keeping