Concurrent Disorders Counsellor - Shelter Outreach

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 Toronto Harbour Light Ministries through provision of professional concurrent disorder counselling services for youth/adult clients in accordance with government contractual agreements and Salvation Army Standards.  To function responsibly as a member of Harbour Light at Choices Shelter & Support Services, Family Life Resource Centre, Cuthbert House, Wilkinson Men’s Shelter, Motel 6, and St. Leonard’s Place Peel.

Accountabilities:

• Individual counselling
• Case Management skills
• Group Facilitation as needed
• Teaching Classes as needed
• Development of treatment plans based on client-centered recovery goals
• Assessment & referral
• Liaison with shelter case workers by attending case management meetings and working alongside shelter team
• Maintain electronic client files via EMHware according to agency standards
• Liaison with outside agencies as required
• Crisis/Conflict Intervention
• Discharge Planning
• After-care Follow-up
• Team Consultation and Decision-Making
• Reporting on monthly service targets
• Participation in individual and team clinical supervision
• Mileage reimbursement for travel
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Minimum undergraduate degree from a recognized institution (in one of the human services professions)
• Registration in a professional college an asset
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in the substance use/concurrent disorder sector
• Knowledge of evidence-based concurrent disorder counselling interventions / treatment models, including CBT, Relapse Prevention and Trauma Informed Practice
• Cultural awareness practices
• Professional documentation according to agency and regulatory college standards
• The ability to work individually and as part of a team
• The ability to work collaboratively with community partners
• Competence with data management systems, particularly EMHware
• Knowledge and experience in substance abuse counselling, group counselling and case management
• Awareness and experience with marginalized and vulnerable populations
• Basic First Aid/CPR Certification an asset
• Proficient in English language, second language an asset

Upon hiring, successful candidate must provide:

• A current Vulnerable Sector Screen

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:

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

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports directly to: Program Coordinator

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

• Shelter and community settings, long periods of being seated, using computer, phone systems
• Minimum travel for counselling support for community clients

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.