Addictions Counsellor / Phase Manager

at  Adult and Teen Challenge of Central Canada

(6 MONTH TERM POSITION WITH OPPORTUNITY FOR EXTENSION OR FOR THE POSITION TO BECOME PERMANENT)

Job Description: Addictions Counsellor / Phase Manager
Department of Functional Area: In-Residence Program
Reports To: Campus Manager

THRIVING IN OUR TEAM CULTURE

At ATCCC, we value individuals who bring a positive and collaborative spirit to their work. We seek those who are:
- Humble: This means consistently putting others first and making every interaction positive and impactful, whether with a client, a donor, or a fellow team member. It involves active listening, genuine care, and a willingness to go the extra mile.
- Hungry: This describes a drive to excel in your role and a passion for continuous learning and growth. It’s about taking initiative, seeking out challenges, and striving for excellence in all you do.
- Smart: This refers to strong social and relational intelligence. It involves the ability to connect with others effectively, build rapport, and represent ATCCC positively in all interactions. It also means recognizing that every team member plays a vital role in our ministry’s success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possesses or is willing and able to obtain Ministry/Pastoral/Counselling credentials
• Possesses strong organizational skills and highly effective written and verbal communication skills
• Able to effectively minister and counsel students and their families
• Willingness to learn and be teachable
• Able to be an example to other staff in daily living
• Actively demonstrate and maintain excellent working relationships with all program staff and all other departments
• Working knowledge of computers systems and willingness to adapt to web-based programs and reporting
• Strong understanding of the DNA of the ATC ministry
• Ability to mentor and give advice to staff and leaders as necessary
• Understanding of human nature and the physical and spiritual battles that they may face
• Ability to diffuse tense situations
• Willing to take new assigned training, and live an example of a lifelong learner
• Valid driver’s license
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $44,000.00-$49,000.00 per year
  Work Location: In perso

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide one on one mentorship sessions with assigned students once a week for a weekly total of 45 minutes per student
• Record and track all mentorship sessions on reporting systems provided
• Create and teach GSNL & PSNL curriculum and learning plans
• Be trained and certified to teach all materials as requested
• Record and track all class progression on the reporting system provided
• Schedule or adapt class time appropriately in order to maintain and honour the timeframe set forth by and to ensure the academic success of each student
• Family Communications
• Develop & Maintain excellent relationships with student families and support
• Communicate student progression or incidents weekly to respected family members
• Record all family communications on the reporting system provided
• Invite all families to ATC events (banquets, golf tournament, Freedom Service, family days
• Organize and plan assigned student requests, phone calls, visits and appointments and track requests on the reporting system provided
• Ensure that scheduled program events, rules & procedures are being followed by students
• Provide mature leadership to students in daily activity as well as at events such as Church Services, outreach booths/presentations etc.
• Assist with the organization and execution of Freedom Services.
• Inviting clients families
• Sharing the sermon when requested
• Assisting with set up and supervision

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain Student Bank for assigned students
• Contribute to and/or coordinate work detail schedule
• Oversee student’s requirements related to medical care, intake and government assistance programs
  Budgetary: Serve the Campus Manager to meet budgetary goals, participating in fundraising events.
  Schedule: Be flexible with scheduling. Will be required to work evenings and weekends.
  Decision making: Communicate decisions and suggested changes to the Campus Manager.
  Leadership: Provide support and leadership to students, students families, volunteers and staff within the program.