Addictions Counsellor - Calgary, Canada - Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre Society

Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre Society

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Calgary, Canada

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Addictions Counsellor

About Us

The Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre ("the DI") is a low-barrier, housing-focused shelter that serves some of the city's most vulnerable people.

At the DI, we focus on providing a person's basic needs, while doing everything possible to find them a permanent, safe home that meets their individual needs.

There is no greater contribution you can make to another person's path of recovery and wellness than an ongoing, consistent, positive relationship of respect and kindness.

The DI works within the core values of housing first, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction to support staff and guests.

Position Summary**Reporting to the Team Lead, Recovery Oriented System of Care, the Addictions Counsellor works in the Withdrawal Management and Recovery Transition programs to support clients in various stages of their recovery. The Withdrawal Management program provides medical and social support(s) to clients experiencing acute withdrawal symptoms. The Recovery Transition program provides temporary housing and supports to individuals who are no longer in an acute withdrawal phase and are working towards stabilization and other recovery-oriented goals.

The Addictions Counsellor will work with a multidisciplinary team to support client intakes, discharge planning, completing assessments, treatment planning, case management, goal-setting and facilitating individual and group sessions.

Employing a client-centred, trauma-informed and culturally-sensitive approach, the Addictions Counsellor will provide a range of interventions and services that work with clients towards achieving their recovery goals.

Time Commitment**40 hours per rotation with 5 days on and 2 days off.

Some unusual hours may be required from time to time as the need arises (ie:
Weekend coverage, evening shift) Schedule may be altered at the discretion of management.

Job Duties and Responsibilities**- Support with client triage, intake and assessments and discharge processes

Work with clients towards individualized goalsetting and cocreating care plans
Work with clients in monitoring progress, adapting goals as needed and ultimately achieving their recovery goals
Connect and refer clients to recoveryoriented and/or community services and programs
Support with systems navigation (e.g. health benefits, income supports)
Work with clients towards a sustainable discharge plan
Facilitate individual and group sessions on related recovery topics
Use Motivational Interviewing skills to help clients understand and move through the Stages of Change
Support with health promotion and education
Participate in data collection and program evaluation
Participate in team meetings, rounds, case conferences and ongoing professional development
Respond to crisis and emergency situations
Complete case notes, client logs and other documentation in a professional and timely manner in the DI database and Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Required Competencies and Qualifications

Completion of a bachelor's degree in Addictions Counselling, Social Work or a related field
A related degree combined with a diploma related to addictions and relevant experience may be considered
Registered with a professional body (e.g. ACSW, ACTA, CACCF) within 3 months of hire. Proof of registration required.
12 years of addiction counselling experience required
Lived experience an asset but not a requirement. We ask that those with lived experience are two or greater years in their recovery, less may be considered if ALL other aspects are met.
Must be familiar with models and concepts such as Stages of Change, Stages of Use, relapse prevention, coping strategies, recovery capital and triggers.
Have at minimum a working understanding of Trauma Informed Care
Must be able to provide therapeutic strategies to facilitate positive client outcomes that have been identified using the models and concepts.
Strong knowledge and understanding of the epidemiology of addiction and able to maintain active learning on emerging evidence and best practices.
Strong knowledge and understanding of a range of evidencebased recovery supports and able to work with clients to determine best fit (such as 12step models, SMART Recovery, The Red Road to Wellbriety or other culturally based supports, etc.)
Resourcefulness and knowledge of community resources and social support systems
Energetic and selfdirected, with effective time management and organizational skills including the ability to deal with several priorities at the same time
Welldeveloped interpersonal, conflict resolution and negotiating skills
Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to improve projects, programs and processes.
Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
Eager to learn new systems and adopt improved best practices
Must demonstrate the proper use of initiative and work autonomously.
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