Type of Work: Part Time
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides prevention, assessment, referral, counselling, and follow-up services to HGSCP Supportive Recovery clients affected by alcohol and drug substance use disorders.
Reporting to the Transition House Director, the Supportive Recovery Counsellor provides substance use recovery support services and counselling, develops and reviews substance use treatment plans, and provides life skills training, coaching, advocacy, and support to Transition House and Transition House Supportive Recovery program clients experiencing substance use disorder problems and to their caregivers/families, in accordance with an established plan of treatment/care. The Supportive Recovery Counsellor works to ensure that Supportive Recovery clients are connected with access to responsive, sensitive, and relevant assessment and treatment services. Motivates, assists, and supports clients with progress towards substance use recovery goals, documents and reports clients’ progress and condition. Develops substance use recovery, treatment, harm reduction and ongoing recovery maintenance strategies and plans in collaboration with the clients and the Transition House team.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS -
• Bachelor’s degree in counselling, social work, or a related field
• Two (2) years counselling experience with an emphasis on women who have experienced violence and/or women experiencing substance use disorder.
• In-depth and up –to-date knowledge of theory/treatment in the field of trauma and feminist counseling.
• Current First Aid Certificate with CPR component
• Food Safe Certificate (may be completed online)
• Naloxone (will be provided online)
• Mental Health First Aid
• Valid Class V Driver’s License
• Access to a reliable vehicle; this position is required to use their vehicle in the course of job duties.
• The successful applicant will be required to join the BCGEU General Services union membership.
• This position is dependent upon a satisfactory Criminal Record Check for vulnerable sector.
REQUIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE -
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with tact and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act.
• Knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the
• community.
• Ability to prioritize and organize client demands made and care needs.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Sound judgment and good observation skills.
• Ability to demonstrate an appropriate level of initiative and independence.
• Ability to promote positive change and independence in a culturally appropriate manner.
FAX OR E-MAIL:
(250) 626-4662 or td@hgscp.ca
Subject Line: Supportive Recovery Life Skills position
Attention: Transition House Director MAIL:
Box 811
2132 Collison Avenue
Masset, BC
V0T 1M0
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides prevention, assessment, referral, counselling, and follow-up services to HGSCP Supportive Recovery clients affected by alcohol and drug substance use disorders.
Reporting to the Transition House Director, the Supportive Recovery Counsellor provides substance use recovery support services and counselling, develops and reviews substance use treatment plans, and provides life skills training, coaching, advocacy, and support to Transition House and Transition House Supportive Recovery program clients experiencing substance use disorder problems and to their caregivers/families, in accordance with an established plan of treatment/care. The Supportive Recovery Counsellor works to ensure that Supportive Recovery clients are connected with access to responsive, sensitive, and relevant assessment and treatment services. Motivates, assists, and supports clients with progress towards substance use recovery goals, documents and reports clients’ progress and condition. Develops substance use recovery, treatment, harm reduction and ongoing recovery maintenance strategies and plans in collaboration with the clients and the Transition House team.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS -
• Bachelor’s degree in counselling, social work, or a related field
• Two (2) years counselling experience with an emphasis on women who have experienced violence and/or women experiencing substance use disorder.
• In-depth and up –to-date knowledge of theory/treatment in the field of trauma and feminist counseling.
• Current First Aid Certificate with CPR component
• Food Safe Certificate (may be completed online)
• Naloxone (will be provided online)
• Mental Health First Aid
• Valid Class V Driver’s License
• Access to a reliable vehicle; this position is required to use their vehicle in the course of job duties.
• The successful applicant will be required to join the BCGEU General Services union membership.
• This position is dependent upon a satisfactory Criminal Record Check for vulnerable sector.
REQUIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE -
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with tact and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act.
• Knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the
• community.
• Ability to prioritize and organize client demands made and care needs.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Sound judgment and good observation skills.
• Ability to demonstrate an appropriate level of initiative and independence.
• Ability to promote positive change and independence in a culturally appropriate manner.
FAX OR E-MAIL:
(250) 626-4662 or td@hgscp.ca
Subject Line: Supportive Recovery Life Skills position
Attention: Transition House Director MAIL:
Box 811
2132 Collison Avenue
Masset, BC
V0T 1M0
