Counsellor – Social Rehabilitation

Portage; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated social rehabilitation counsellor to support residents in achieving professional and social autonomy. In this full-time role, you will engage with clients, define their objectives, and provide guidance towards abstinence and reintegration into society. Your expertise in crisis management and interpersonal relationships will be crucial as you lead support groups and collaborate with other specialists. Enjoy a fulfilling career with a focus on making a positive impact while benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package, including generous vacation time and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

4 weeks of vacation per year

Group Insurance

RRSP employer contribution

13 statutory holidays per year

7 sick days per year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On-site parking

Gym

Training program

Virtual healthcare services

Qualifications

• Experience with clientele with substance use disorders in community settings.
• Strong analytical and evaluation skills essential for effective intervention.

Responsibilities

• Define objectives with residents to aid in social reinsertion.
• Lead support groups and organize meetings according to established norms.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Crisis management

Teamwork

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

College degree in a related field

University degree in addiction (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The main responsibilities of the counsellor in social rehabilitation are to accompany the residents to obtain new competencies in order to achieve their goals toward professional and social autonomy.

Your daily routine

1. Defines objectives with the residents in regards to social reinsertion;
2. Accompanies residents in terms of remaining abstinent;
3. Consults other specialists involved with the resident;
4. Performs all activities related to files, progress notes, reports, evaluation of needs, creation and closure of case files;
5. Participates in various team meetings;
6. Performs individual follow-ups with residents;
7. Leads support groups for residents;
8. Refers residents to the appropriate resources;
9. Organizes and leads group and individual meetings, according to established norms and procedures;
10. Attends conferences held outside the center, as required;
11. Fulfills any other related tasks.

Your experiences

1. College degree in a related field or university degree in addiction or in the process of completing it
2. Experience in a similar position
3. Experience with a clientele with substance use disorders in a community setting or therapeutic community
4. Experience in intervention and crisis management
5. Bilingual: English and French (asset)
6. Good knowledge in Microsoft Office
7. Skills in interpersonal relationships and teamwork
8. Excellent analytical and evaluation skills

Your schedule and your benefits

Job Type: permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Schedule: Day shift – Monday to Friday

Salary: to be discussed according to experience

Benefits: 4 weeks of vacation per year, Group Insurance, RRSP employer contribution, 13 statutory Holidays per year, accumulation of 7 sick days per year, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more

Other benefits: On-site parking, gym, training program, virtual healthcare services, work-family balance, referral bonus and more

The use of the masculine gender is solely for the purpose of text simplification and is not intended to be discriminatory. We thank all candidates for their interest, please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.