Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Accountabilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for serving men with concurrent disorders at our Live in Treatment Program in Glencairn, Ontario:

• Primary Counsellor role
• Group Facilitation
• Teaching Classes
• One-on-one Counselling
• Development of treatment plans based on client-centred recovery goals
• Maintain client files according to agency standards
• Liaison with outside agencies as required
• Crisis/Conflict Intervention
• Discharge Planning
• After-care Follow-up
• Team Consultation and Decision-Making
• Case Management skills
• Participation in individual and team clinical supervision
• Weekend work and/or evening work may be required
• On Call responsibilities approximately one week per month
• Reliable transportation to work- no public transit

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

education and experience Qualifications:

• Minimum undergraduate degree from a recognized institution (in one of the human services professions)
• Registration in a professional college an asset
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in the addiction/mental health sector
• Thorough knowledge of evidence-based concurrent disorder counseling interventions / treatment models, including CBT, Relapse Prevention and Trauma Informed Practice
• Experience working with men involved in the criminal justice system
• Cultural awareness practices
• Professional documentation according to agency and regulatory college standards
• The ability to work individually and as part of a team
• The ability to work collaboratively with community partners
• Competence with data management systems, particularly EMHware
• A successful vulnerable sector screening need to be provided

Training and experience in the following areas:

• First Aid/CPR
• Crisis/conflict management
• Pharmacology relating to addictions and mental health
• Discharge planning
• Homelessness
• Spiritual care and practice in the context of mental health and addiction recovery

Skills and Capabilities:

• Has excellent communication skills
• Has an appreciation for diversity
• Possesses good judgment and problem-solving skills
• Is committed to professional development

Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $48,964.51 to $61,205.63 with a maximum of $73,446.76.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email
Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca
if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you

• Primary Counsellor role
• Group Facilitation
• Teaching Classes
• One-on-one Counselling
• Development of treatment plans based on client-centred recovery goals
• Maintain client files according to agency standards
• Liaison with outside agencies as required
• Crisis/Conflict Intervention
• Discharge Planning
• After-care Follow-up
• Team Consultation and Decision-Making
• Case Management skills
• Participation in individual and team clinical supervision
• Weekend work and/or evening work may be required
• On Call responsibilities approximately one week per month
• Reliable transportation to work- no public transi