Temporary Full Time Addictions Counsellor until June 30, 2022 (union position)

Assist the client in his recovery process by providing him with information, support, and insight through individual treatment planning and monitoring the clients progress towards mutually determined goals

Program Evaluation

• Participates in the development and implementation of program content and policies
• Participates in the program evaluation

Group Work

Facilitates group sessions as scheduled in the following program components:

• One to One Counselling Sessions
• Life-skills Classes
• Cognitive Behavioral Classes
• Anger Management Classes
• Mood Monitoring Classes
• Emotional Health Classes
• Relationship Skills Classes
• Relapse Prevention Classes
• Trauma based counselling

Individual Counselling

• Completes screening and assessments of potential clients, determining suitability to the Anchorage program or, when necessary, referral to other more appropriate programs
• Incorporate information obtained through the assessment process and comprehensive treatment/recovery plan to inform the counselling approach
• Establish a helping relationship with the client, characterized by warmth, respect, genuineness, concreteness and empathy
• Offers counselling to clients / candidates in crisis and makes referrals to other resources as required
• Assumes an assigned caseload, as primary addictions care giver, using a case management system
• Records in log and case notes in an accurate and clear manner, shares at case management sessions any observations and information regarding each client’s progress
• Support clients in the further development of treatment /recovery plans

Spiritual Guidance

• Attends daily devotions and chapel services in support of clients
• Supports spiritual guidance to clients in accordance with the Anchorage Mission Statement and Statement of Counselling Philosophy

Community Relations

• Provides liaison with outside service agencies such as Correctional Dept., Detox, Lawyers, etc.
• Provides program information to inquiring agencies, professionals, and applicants

Program Support

• Updates data base with client information for statistical purposes
• Administers toxicology tests to clients
• Administers to a variety of client requests and maintains records on such requests (e.g.) clothing vouchers
• Organizes / participates in certain program functions such as outings, graduations, fundraisers, etc.
• Ensures documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

• May deal with angry and abusive clients
• May encounter verbal abuse
• May be required to deal with client overdose and other medical situations

• 2-year Diploma or Degree in relevant field from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Either currently hold or is actively pursuing and within 1 year of obtaining CCAC certification under the CACCF

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLWDGE:

• Experience working with a marginalized population as an addiction’s counsellor
• Proven working knowledge of all modalities of recovery
• Proven skill in the use of motivational interviewing and other cognitive behavioral therapies
• Experience in group facilitating
• Ability to recognize and work within professional and personal limitations and boundaries

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Proven ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Good organizational skills
• Experience administering Narcan and/or Narcan training a strong asset
• Bilingualism is an asset
• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities

HOURS: 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

In support of our commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all employees in Canada.  The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial/territorial human rights legislation. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.

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We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

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