Addictions Counsellor / Case Manager (Safe Beds)

Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Mileage reimbursement

RRSP matching

Group health/dental plan

LTD/life insurance

EAP

4 weeks vacation to start

Remote work one day per week

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre (PAARC) invites applications for a full-time, permanent counsellor role serving the Mississauga community. The position focuses on intake, assessment, and ongoing counselling within Safe Beds and supports clients in transitioning to community networks.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, case management, group sessions, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field from an accredited institution or relevant education with commensurate experience.
• Knowledge of harm reduction frameworks in service delivery.
• Two years of shelter or transitional housing experience is an asset.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required; GAIN Q3 MI ONT certification is an asset.
• Evidence-based, trauma-informed counselling skills.
• Naloxone training preferred.
• Proficiency in languages spoken in Peel; French is a strong asset.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence, insurance, and reliable vehicle.

Aufgaben

• Conduct intake, screening, assessment, and treatment planning using appropriate tools to determine eligibility and ongoing needs.
• Provide ongoing supportive counselling and case management, including referral, aftercare, and discharge.
• Respond to crisis situations with appropriate interventions and support clients in developing healthy boundaries.
• Participate in case conferences and consultations with treatment providers and community organizations.
• Facilitate structured group sessions on psychoeducation and harm reduction topics.
• Maintain client files and documentation in line with best practices and legal guidelines.

Kenntnisse

Addiction counselling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Group facilitation

Risk assessment

Motivational interviewing

Cognitive behavioural therapy

Written communication

Empathy & interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

About the role

The Short-Stay Crisis Services Addictions Support Program (Safe Beds) supports people who are staying in the Mississauga Short-Stay Crisis Support Program, operated by Services and Housing in the Province (SHIP), for whom substance use negatively affects their life. This program provides supportive addiction counselling to clients of the program. Additionally, the counsellor is integrated into the on-site team and works collaboratively with client and the care team to assist clients to transition from Safe beds into the community with an established support network.

We are hiring for one (1) full-time, permanent role working 80-90% in a community based setting.

Benefits included: Mileage reimbursement, RRSP matching, group health/dental plan, LTD/life insurance, EAP, 4 weeks of vacation to start, remote work one day per week in line with our policy, professional development opportunities

What you’ll do

• Conduct intake, screening, assessment, and treatment planning, using appropriate tools and methods to ensure the eligibility and ongoing needs of applicants.
• Provide ongoing supportive counselling and case management, including assessment, referral, aftercare, and discharge, while effectively managing a defined caseload.
• Respond to crisis situations with appropriate interventions and support clients in developing and understanding healthy boundaries.
• Participate actively in case conferences and consultations with treatment providers and other community organizations, fostering collaborative care.
• Facilitate structured group sessions as needed on topics such as psychoeducation and harm reduction.
• Initiate and maintain client files and documentation in accordance with best practices and legal guidelines, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical skills in addiction and substance abuse, concurrent disorders and/or withdrawal management, with the ability to perform brief psychosocial and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment methodologies for addiction, including cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing.
• Experience in delivering counselling services through individual sessions, group therapy, group facilitation and/or educational workshops.
• Knowledge and/or experience working with clients in various personal circumstances or settings - including but not limited to transitional housing/homelessness, adults, seniors, youth, mandated client programs and those within the criminal justice system.
• Proficiency in non-violent crisis intervention techniques and CPR/First Aid.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to work empathetically with people from all socio-economic backgrounds, including marginalized/stigmatized populations
• Critical thinking skills and the capacity to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated knowledge and a philosophy of substance abuse aligned with PAARC’s philosophy.

Requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field from an accredited institution or relevant education with commensurate experience.
• Knowledge and/or experience working in a harm reduction framework
• Relevant experience (2 years) working in a shelter or transitional housing setting an asset
• Certifications: Current CPR and First Aid required; GAIN Q3 MI ONT Certification an asset
• Counselling Skills: evidence-based, trauma-informed counselling skills
• Training/experience administering Naloxone preferred
• Language Skills: Proficiency in prevalent languages in the Region of Peel and French considered a strong asset.
• Transportation: Valid Ontario Driver’s License, insurance, and reliable vehicle required.

Working Conditions

• Community based (80-90% within the Region of Peel) and in office setting.
• 35-hour work week; Mon - Fri 8:30 am- 4:30 pm.

By joining our team at PAARC, you’re not just accepting a job; you’re embarking on a rewarding career path that offers growth, fulfillment, and the opportunity to contribute to a more inclusive, supportive community.

PAARC is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to accessible and inclusive employment practices in compliance with AODA. We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal Peoples, to apply. Our commitment extends through all recruitment stages. We encourage candidates to specify if they require any accommodation to ensure their full participation in the recruitment process, striving for an inclusive work environment where everyone is respected and valued.