COUNSELLOR, HART HUBS (OXFORD)

Direct Service - (OPSEU)
Full-Time, Contract (End Date: March 31, 2028) Four positions available
Woodstock, Ontario (Oxford Zone)

POLICE VULNERABLE SECTOR CHECK REQUIREMENTS

Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 2 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

WE REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post- secondary education in a related field, such as BSW, psychology, or post-graduate diploma in addiction or equivalent (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
• Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Valid G Drivers licence and access to a vehicle with at least $2 million in liability insurance to transport clients
• Registration with an appropriate college (OCSWSSW, CNO, COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO)
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Current certification in First Aid & CPR or willingness to complete within the first 3 months of employment
• ASSIST Training
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
• Experience working with individuals with addiction or problematic substance use
• Experience working with individuals with no fixed address
• Experience in crisis intervention/management and crisis resolution
• Experience with, and detailed knowledge of, mild, moderate & serious mental illnesses, usually gained by several years of working with this population
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of computerized documentation methods
• Crisis intervention and prevention
• Ability to recognize and diffuse potential conflict situations
• Applied Suicide Interventions Skills and Training
• Knowledge of WHMIS, fire, health and safety procedures
• Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.

Please refer the Job description for details