Addiction Counsellor (CSH&MF)
Addiction Counsellor (CSH&MF)
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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 doesnt it It is!
Concurrent Supportive Housing (CSH) works to provide addiction counselling and support to individuals living in a supportive housing environment. Addiction Counsellors within this program can expect to meet with participants in their home or communal space and involves traveling to different locations within the Waterloo Region. A housing first model this program aims to support those actively seeking to make change to their substance use as well as support those whose substance use may be affecting their ability to remain housed. Time with participants may involve psychotherapeutic supportive and skillbased counselling depending on participants stage of change and individual goals. Motivation interviewing and harm reduction approaches may frequently be used.
Moving Forward (MF) is a program designed to support individuals identifying as female who are pregnant or parenting children under the age of 6. Addiction Counsellors within this program can expect to meet with participants in the community or in office to support clinical counselling or provide case management support.
We are recruiting for a permanent team member. After 1 year of service they may move to work in a different Addiction Services program.
** This is a permanent salaried fulltime (37.5 hours per week) position with paid sick time personal days vacation time; group health benefits and defined contribution pension plan.
Schedule Monday to Friday generally daytime hours (8:30am to 4:30pm). Some flexibility required including working one (1) evening shift per week.
G class drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle required.
Successful completion of a Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector) required. **
Key Responsibilities:
Substance use assessments and program screening intake completion discharge and referral
Develop treatment plan collaboratively with participant monitor and evaluate participant progress
Develop accommodation plans for participants as needed
Develop and implement evidencebased programming including creating and promoting specialized workshops that address the needs of the community
Individual and group counselling delivered both in person and virtually using an eclectic therapeutic approach
Case management including case consultation treatment planning and working collaboratively with external and internal partners
Assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions independently and as part of a team including crisis intervention risk assessment and safety planning
Establish strong therapeutic rapport and maintain appropriate professional relationships
Complete documentation and data entry in accordance 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
Work as part of a team including attending the team meetings trainings and regular supervision meetings
Support onboarding and training of new team members
Commitment to ongoing professional development and training
Job Specific Knowledge/Skills:
Sensitivity to and knowledge of issues relating to and impacting on all genders and all marginalized populations
Commitment to stage matched strengths based personcentred quality psychotherapy services
Knowledge of and training in substance use including associated health risks
Knowledge of community resources and provincial addiction treatment services
Demonstrated capacity for accurate and efficient documentation and computer data entry
Demonstrated ability to calmly problemsolve in a fastpaced sometimes stressful environment
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
Ability to accept and apply feedback and take initiative
Experience working within a nonprofit and/or social services environment
Commitment to work with and support training of students volunteers and new employees as required
Commitment to ongoing professional development and training
Ability to accept and apply feedback and take initiative
Group facilitation and management skills
Education/Experience:
University Degree in Counselling Social Work or a Related Field of Study
Professional registration in good standing as either a Social Worker or Social Services 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
Demonstrated understanding of working with individuals experiencing concurrent disorders
Knowledge and understanding of the complexities of substances problematic substance use and recovery oriented interventions evidence informed practices and clinical treatment modalities required
Critical Skills:
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 work professionally as a team member with staff participants and community members
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
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a positive work environment including the ability to navigate change in a positive and productive manner
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
Compensation:
At House of Friendship we know that our team members are the key to the success of our organization and our ability to provide essential services to the community. In support of our mission and in alignment with our values House of Friendship is committed to ensuring fair market competitive and rewarding compensation practices for all of our team members. We aspire to support our team members to create a great work environment where our team is able to thrive succeed and have a positive work experience.
House of Friendship compensation practices including our pay grid have been developed using documented leading pay practices in the notforprofit sector including Pathways to Decent Work (Ontario Nonprofit Network) and Ontario Living Wage Network. We value the experience that new team members bring to the organization and have a process in place to review previous related experience for placement on our pay grid.
We value the work that you do with fair pay and benefits:
Time off includes three (3) weeks of vacation 5 personal days and sick credits totaling approximately 12 days per year
Fulltime benefit plan including Extended Health Care (EHC) Dental Group Life Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Long Term Disability (LTD) Flexible Spending Account and Employee & Family Assistance Program
We believe strongly in supporting the mental health of our team members including providing access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program $2000 for counselling services and our workplace Wellness and Psychological Health and Safety programs
We help you save for the future by providing a retirement plan that includes a matched Group Pension Plan as well as a Group RRSP and a Group Tax Free Savings Account
Rate of Pay:
At House of Friendship all compensation ranges are categorized under a series of grades and we base our payment structure on internal determining rate of pay a candidates past related experience will be taken into consideration.
Grade: 5
Min: $27.04
Mid: $31.03
Max: $35.02
Working Conditions:
Generally daytime hours with one evening per week for some programs
Required to work intensively with program participants in emotionally charged situations
Required to assess situations and make decisions under pressure with minimal supervision or working alone
Required to meet with participants in their homes and in the community for some programs
Travel within Waterloo Region and Wellington County required for some programs
Encountering participants at program sites who may be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs and/or experiencing symptoms of mental illness can be expected
House of Friendship is open and inviting to qualified candidates with lived experience.
House of Friendship supports justice equity diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We strive to be a workplace free of harassment and discrimination and we are committed to removing barriers and being an inclusive work environment. House of Friendship is a place where each person can bring their true selves and feel that they belong. We aspire to be an organization that is antiracist and antioppressive so that our team and therefore our community can truly belong and thrive.
We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to accessing employment including but not limited to Indigenous Peoples members of racialized groups persons with disabilities women and members of the 2SLGBTQIA community.
If you require accommodations to be able to participate fully at any stage in the recruitment process including applying for this position please let us know so that we can discuss accommodation options. Accommodations will be provided upon request.
If you are as passionate as we are about serving the community lets talk.
To apply please submit your resume and cover letter here:
Employment Type
Full-Time
