Addictions Counsellor (Re-post)

at  The Salvation Army

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Willingness to adhere to the Mission and values of The Salvation Army.
• One year related experience, including experience in the applicable community social services sector.
• Prior 12-Step-based counselling experience and/or lived experience is considered an asset.
• A working knowledge of substance addictions, homelessness, poverty issues and concurrent disorders and practical knowledge of life skills.
• Ability to conduct group discussions, think critically, set strong boundaries
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, organization and administration skills, and strong computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to work in a drug and alcohol free environment with zero tolerance policy.
• Qualify for and be willing to obtain enhanced security clearance.

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL ATTAINED:

• The successful applicant will have completed ICADC, CCAC or University Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent
• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clean drivers abstract
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application
Published
September 27, 2024
Location
Vancouver, BC
Job Type
Full-time
Competition #
24-059
Ministry Unit/Dept:
Vancouver Harbour Light
Salary Range:
$28.8417-$36.1034/hr probationary rate, per collective agreement for Counsellor 1, 2, or 3 rate, dependent on education/certification
Address:
119 E. Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1K8
Posting Expires:
October 4th, 2024
Applications Accepted By:
vancouverhl.humanresources@salvationarmy.c

• Develops outcome-oriented treatment plans with individual clients to direct them towards a continuum of care that covers both mental health and substance use disorder.
• Provides weekly individual counselling for clients throughout their stay
• Monitors clients participation in the program and holds clients accountable to program requirements as well as principles of recovery
• Ensures that lectures are prepared and given in a manner acceptable to the Treatment Program Manager, and in accordance with the program manual and the monthly schedule
• Ensures proper documentation is completed
• Ensures that clients become acclimatized to their new environment
• Other duties as set out in the Job Description
  HOURS: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm with a 30min unpaid meal break, 37.5 hrs p/wk