Job Description

At House of Friendship, we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values of Compassion, Inclusion, Justice, Dignity and Hope. And we have fun!Sounds pretty great, doesn\xe2\x80\x99t it? It is!We are hiring for an individual who is committed to strength-based, person focused care to join our team as an Addiction Counsellor. This role can be performed in the following programs: Residential Treatment, Day Treatment, and Community Counselling, Concurrent Supportive Housing, Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic, Community Withdrawal Support Services and Safer Use Program. The successful applicant will provide both group and individual addiction counselling, as well as case management to program participants.** This is a permanent, salaried, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position with paid sick time, personal days, vacation time, group health benefits and defined contribution pension plan.Schedule to be determined with supervisor based on program needs.Required for some programs: must have valid G class driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and access to a reliable vehicle.Successful completion of a Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector) is required pre-employment. **Key Responsibilities:\xc2\xb7 Substance use assessments and program screening, intake, completion, discharge and referral\xc2\xb7 Develop treatment plan collaboratively with participant, monitor and evaluate participant progress\xc2\xb7 Develop accommodation plans for participants as needed\xc2\xb7 Develop and implement evidence-based programming including creating and promoting specialized workshops that address the needs of the community\xc2\xb7 Individual and group counselling delivered both in person and virtually using an eclectic therapeutic approach\xc2\xb7 Case management including case consultation, treatment planning and working collaboratively with external and internal partners\xc2\xb7 Assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions independently and as part of a team including crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning\xc2\xb7 Establish strong, therapeutic rapport and maintain appropriate professional relationships\xc2\xb7 Complete documentation and data entry in accordance with agency and legislative requirements\xc2\xb7 Maintain confidentiality in compliance with Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)\xc2\xb7 Participation and involvement in other programs, Addiction Services and broader agency activities\xc2\xb7 Work as part of a team including attending the team meetings, trainings and regular supervision meetings\xc2\xb7 Support onboarding and training of new team members\xc2\xb7 Commitment to ongoing professional development and trainingJob Specific Knowledge/Skills:\xc2\xb7 Sensitivity to and knowledge of issues relating to and impacting on all genders and all marginalized populations\xc2\xb7 Commitment to stage matched, strengths based, person-centred quality psychotherapy services\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of and training in substance use including associated health risks\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of community resources and provincial addiction treatment services\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated capacity for accurate and efficient documentation and computer data entry\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated ability to calmly problem-solve in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment;\xc2\xb7 Strong communication and listening skills\xc2\xb7 Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team\xc2\xb7 Ability to accept and apply feedback and take initiative\xc2\xb7 Experience working within a non-profit and/or social services environment\xc2\xb7 Commitment to work with and support training of students, volunteers and new employees as required\xc2\xb7 Commitment to ongoing professional development and training\xc2\xb7 Ability to accept and apply feedback and take initiative\xc2\xb7 Group facilitation and management skillsEducation/Experience:\xc2\xb7 University Degree in Counselling, Social Work or a Related Field of Study\xc2\xb7 Professional registration, in good standing, as either a Social Worker or Social Services Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or a Psychotherapist (including qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).\xc2\xb7 Minimum 1 year experience in an addiction and/or counselling setting\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated understanding of working with individuals experiencing concurrent disorders\xc2\xb7 Knowledge and understanding of the complexities of substances, problematic substance use and recovery oriented interventions, evidence informed practices and clinical treatment modalities requiredCritical Skills:\xc2\xb7 Commitment to understand and uphold the mission and values of House of Friendship is expected\xc2\xb7 Exemplary emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, conflict management and problem solving skills required\xc2\xb7 Ability to work professionally as a team member with staff, participants and community members\xc2\xb7 Experience or strong interest in working with diverse populations including people from various cultural backgrounds, income levels, and sensitivity to their needs\xc2\xb7 Experience with and commitment to using an anti-racism, anti-oppressive and trauma informed approach to consultation, program design, evaluations of processes and service delivery\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a positive work environment including the ability to navigate change in a positive and productive manner\xc2\xb7 Must be dependable, professional, flexible, a team player, and have a positive attitude\xc2\xb7 Respectful, supportive and engaging approach to persons with physical and/or cognitive disabilities, addictions, mental illness and other life challenges\xc2\xb7 Excellent project, timeline and deadline management skills including skills in logistics, planning and detailed record keepingCompensation:At House of Friendship, we know that our team members are the key to the success of our organization and our ability to provide essential services to the community. In support of our mission and in alignment with our values, House of Friendship is committed to ensuring fair, market competitive, and rewarding compensation practices for all of our team members. We aspire to support our team members to create a great work environment where our team is able to thrive, succeed, and have a positive work experience.House of Friendship compensation practices including our pay grid, have been developed using documented leading pay practices in the not-for-profit sector including (Ontario Nonprofit Network) and . We value the experience that new team members bring to the organization and have a process in place to review previous related experience for placement on our pay grid.We value the work that you do with fair pay and benefits:\xc2\xb7 Time off includes three (3) weeks of vacation, 3* personal days, and sick credits totaling approximately 12 days per year\xc2\xb7 Full-time benefit plan including Extended Health Care (EHC), Dental, Group Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Long Term Disability (LTD), Flexible Spending Account and Employee & Family Assistance Program\xc2\xb7 We believe strongly in supporting the mental health of our team members, including providing access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program, $2,000 for counselling services and our workplace Wellness and Psychological Health and Safety programs\xc2\xb7 We help you save for the future by providing a retirement plan that includes a matched Group Pension Plan as well as a Group RRSP and a Group Tax Free Savings AccountRate of Pay:At House of Friendship all compensation ranges are categorized under a series of \xe2\x80\x9cgrades\xe2\x80\x9d and we base our payment structure on internal equity. When determining rate of pay, a candidate\xe2\x80\x99s past related experience will be taken into consideration.Grade: 5Min: $27.04Mid: $31.03Max: $35.02Working Conditions:\xc2\xb7 Generally daytime hours, with one evening per week for some programs\xc2\xb7 Required to work intensively with program participants in emotionally charged situations\xc2\xb7 Required to assess situations and make decisions under pressure with minimal supervision or working alone\xc2\xb7 Required to meet with participants in their homes and in the community for some programs\xc2\xb7 Travel within Waterloo Region and Wellington County required for some programs\xc2\xb7 Encountering participants at program sites who may be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, and/or experiencing symptoms of mental illness can be expectedHouse of Friendship is open and inviting to qualified candidates with lived experience.We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.If you are as passionate as we are about serving the community, let\xe2\x80\x99s talk.To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter here:By end of day June 13, 2024.

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