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: RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be responsible for serving male clients with addictions and concurrent disorders at our live-in treatment centre in Kingston, Ontario:
- Group Facilitation
- Teaching Classes
- One-on-one Counselling
- Development of treatment plans based on client-centred recovery goals
- Assessment and Intake as needed
- Networking with local agencies
- Crisis/Conflict Intervention
- Record-keeping and note taking
- Discharge Planning
- After-care Follow-up
- Team Consultation and Decision-Making
- Case Management skills
- On-call responsibilities
- Maintain a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle while on Salvation Army property and while working
· Participate in all staff meetings by attendance and giving input for improvement of program and operation · Participate in regular direct supervision with immediate supervisor and comply by attending to noted areas needing improvement to ensure maximum job performance QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES: Educational Requirements: · Undergraduate degree or diploma from a recognized institution (in one of the human services professions), including qualifications to enter a Provincial Regulated College. Masters/Graduate Training an asset Certifications: · NVCI and CPR/First Aid certified preferred. · A successful Vulnerable Sector Check as per Salvation Army Policies and Procedures. · Ability to have PROTECTED B clearance · Experience: · Minimum 3 years experience working in the addiction/mental health sector · Working with criminally-involved population · Theoretical Knowledge: · Understanding of the continuum of addiction and concurrent disorders · Understanding of trauma in relation to substance use and mental health · Knowledge of cultural awareness practices · Knowledge of the correctional services · Awareness of issues around and experience in dealing with concurrent disorders, marginalized populations, abstinence-based treatment, and harm reduction strategies Practical Skills: · Knowledge and experience in substance abuse counselling interventions/treatment models · Knowledge and experience in conducting assessments using MOH assessment tools, individual and group counselling, and case management · Knowledge and understanding of relapse prevention, life skills, mental health recovery, and crisis management · The ability to provide effective individual counselling, process group facilitation, and psycho-educational group facilitation ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The candidate should be a flexible, reliable, mature and compassionate professional who: · Has excellent communication skills · Has an appreciation for diversity · Works effectively · Possesses good judgment and problem-solving skills · Is committed to professional development · Is able to effectively network in the community · Must be supportive of the mission of The Salvation Army The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. No Phone Calls Pleas Compensation: The target hiring range for this position is $27.86 to $27.86 with a maximum of $27.86. 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.
Information :
- Company : The Salvation Army
- Position : Counsellor
- Location : Kingston, ON
- Country : CA
