Company:
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Child & Family Services
Details:
Temporary Employment Opportunity - Addictions Counsellor
Position Title: Addictions Counsellor
Department/Program: Child & Family Services
Supervisor (s): Case Manager; Director of Child & Family Services
Employment Status: Term Position until September 10, 2015
1. Job Function/Purpose:
The Addictions Counsellor provides prevention and intervention addictions services to GN community members, including counselling, treatment referrals and after care planning.
2. Duties:
• Provide addictions assessments, support and counselling;
• Provide referrals to addictions treatment centres, pre-treatment counselling and after-care planning;
• Counsel individuals, families and community groups to control addictions and when required develop wellness/treatment plans to facilitate admission to addictions treatment services.
• Liaise with other agencies/services to provide addictions services (e.g. VIHA Mental Health/Addictions, CYMH, Probation, etc.)
• Advocate for community members on issues with agencies and organizations such as MCFD, RCMP, Schools, Probation, etc.;
Qualifications & Experience:
• Certified Addictions Counsellor Training Program required (Provide copy of certificate of completion with your resume)
• Valid Driver's Licence & access to reliable transportation
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in setting priorities and dealing with confidential and sensitive issues;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism and integrity;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (minimum Grade 12 English skills);
• Excellent Microsoft Office computer skills.
• Knowledge of addictions, substance abuse and skills in prevention
• Knowledge of positive family systems and cultural practices
• Experience with the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw community and surrounding communities;
• Experience with addictions prevention programs;
• Experience with developing and running groups;
• Experience with addictions assessment, counselling and treatment referrals;
• Three years experience in community based health/social service programs;
• Experience living healthy lifestyle as a role model.