Concurrent Disorders Counsellor-Contract

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

Position Purpose summary

To support the Mission of The Salvation Army Hope Acres through provision of professional counselling services for our Live in Concurrent Disorder Treatment Program clients in accordance with Government contractual agreements and Salvation Army Standards. To Function responsibly as a member of the Centre's program delivery team. Hope Acres is a 30 Bed Live in Treatment Program for men, located in Glencairn, ON.

Accountabilities

• 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

Education and experience Qualifications

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

Upon hiring, successful candidate must provide

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Senior Management, Director of Client Services, Program Coordinator, counsellors & staff within agency, outside agencies

MANAGERIAL / Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY

WORKING CONDITIONS

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 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.

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