Summary:
Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Substance Use Services Counsellor is responsible for case management and providing resource-based counselling to individuals and their families who are experiencing problems with substance misuse. The Counsellor dedicates time to program development and implementation of prevention activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide counselling to individuals and families to support them in current risk management and to increase their effectiveness in dealing with future concerns and challenges related to substance misuse. This will include:
- Working collaboratively with the persons served to provide case management, risk assessment, goal setting, planning, counselling, referral, closure and where appropriate, follow up.
- Participating in Integrated Case Management and/or acting as case manager, to work with the person(s) served to coordinate/collaborate with other service providers and stakeholders.
- Maintaining appropriate and timely documentation, client information system and other tracking systems.
- Facilitating or co-facilitating group counselling, including setting and implementing group goals and desired outcomes, structures, program content and set up of physical environment.
- For those who participate in the Internship Program, providing instruction, regular supervision of an assigned intern and ensuring the Intern’s adherence to agency policy and practices.
- Participating in regular quality assurance reviews, case and team consultation/supervision and meetings as required.
- Participating in program development.
- Liaising with and referral to community agencies, committees, and professionals.
- Participate in and support agency activities, vision, mission, and values.
- Ensure that work practices comply with agency health and safety standards, program policies and procedures and administrative records are complete, timely and accurate.
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in counselling, social work, psychology, or a related field.
- A minimum of one (1) year counselling experience with substance misuse issues.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- The Counsellor understands and can apply resource-based counselling.
- Has the capacity to work from more than one modality to respond to each unique client; is knowledgeable about solution focused counselling theories and practices and case management, has demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
- Has the ability to engage clients, demonstrates creativity with case planning, program development and supervision, shows flexibility in responding to changing conditions and is a committed team player.
Post Closing date - Open until filled
Location: Port Moody
Hours: 35 hours per week, to be scheduled in consultation with supervisor. Some evening hours may be required
Start Date: As soon as possible
SHARE recognizes the systemic discrimination that Black, Indigenous, Persons of Colour and many other groups have historically experienced, and continue to face in our society, and in our community. SHARE is committed to being an inclusive, welcoming and unbiased employer. Multilingual skills and multicultural competence are assets.
Our Organization
SHARE is an accredited non-profit, independent, community-based organization providing leadership and programs in response to the social needs of the residents of the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra), New Westminster and adjacent communities. SHARE Family & Community Services exists to Connect, Engage, and Strengthen Individuals and Families.
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