Bilingual Counsellor - Ottawa, Canada - Montfort Renaissance (MRI)

Montfort Renaissance (MRI)

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Montfort Renaissance (MRI) is a francophone organization that provides community-based services in both official languages to improve the health and well-being of our clients.

We are very proud of our team who makes a difference in the lives of over 5000 clients per year.

Working at MRI means being part of a dynamic, committed and supportive team to give the best to our most vulnerable clients.

If you want to make a difference in the community and contribute to our mission, we look forward to hearing from you

Internal and External posting
Casual positions

Unionized Positions
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Female staff only_

The Counsellor - Female Residential Stabilization Program is responsible for providing 24/7 residential support to female clients who are struggling with addictions, are unsafely housed, and are waiting for their admission to addiction treatment services.

Services are provided to women that are sober and drug abstinent and who need temporary residential care due to a crisis or poor housing conditions that places them at high risk of relapsing.

Crisis intervention and support are given to clients during their residential stay.

Specifically, services include initial screening, assessment, monitoring, the formulation and documentation of a comprehensive treatment plan and discharge plan in collaboration with the client and his family.

The services are provided in compliance with the Montfort Renaissance's objectives and standards, and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards.

Requirements:

College degree in Social work, Community services or Justice services
Preferred education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminology or related field with an addiction concentration

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Minimum of two (2) year experience in the field of addictions and/or mental health (a combination of both will be preferred)

Experience in intervention, interviewing and counselling with clients with addictions and/or mental health issues, is mandatory
Demonstrated knowledge of counseling techniques, approaches, and interventions currently used in the field of addictions and mental health
Knowledge of stabilization services in order to manage safely physical, mental and emotional needs of clients waiting for their treatment
Knowledge of Champlain addictions services network in order to assist clients and their family members in accessing appropriate community resources

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Excellent oral and written communication in both French and English, at a superior level

Effective clientcentered communication
Flexibility and approach based on clients' needs
Current certification in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), motivational interviewing and CPR/First Aid is an asset
Proof of complete vaccination against COVID19 is required

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

Compensation between $25.88/h and $28.90/h
HOOPP pension plan and continuing education opportunities
Be part of a multidisciplinary and dynamic team of experienced addictions and mental health professionals within a growing organization
Free Parking
Percentage of salary in lieu of benefits

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to Human Resources through Indeed.

At Montfort Renaissance, we are committed to fostering a healthy and accessible workplace. We therefore adhere to the principle of adaptation in the workplace. If at any stage in the selection process you require special accommodation, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation._
MRI subscribes to the principles of employment equity in the workplace._

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Affichage interne et externe_

Plusieurs postes occasionnels

Postes syndiqués

Personnel féminin uniquement_

Exigences:

Diplôme d'études collégiales en travail social, toxicomanie, santé mentale ou services communautaires
Niveau d'études souhaitable : Baccalauréat en travail social, psychologie, criminologie ou dans un domaine connexe de la toxicomanie

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Minimum de deux (2) ans d'expérience dans le domaine de la toxicomanie et/ou de santé mentale (une combinaison des deux serait souhaitable):

Expérience en intervention, en entrevues et en counseling avec les clients qui souffrent de dépendances et / ou de problèmes de santé mentale
Connaissance des techniques de counseling, des approches et des interventions présentement utilisées dans le domaine de la toxicomanie et de la santé mentale
Bonne connaissance des services de stabilisation afin de gérer en toute sécurité les besoins physiques, mentaux et émotionnels des clients en attente de traitement
Connaissance approfondie du réseau des services de la toxicomanie de la région de Champlain (Ontario) afin d'aider les clients à accéder aux ressources communautaires appropriées

- **Excellentes habiletés de communication ora