Addictions counsellor

Ontario Public Service based in 4819 8th Concession Road, Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Addictions counsellor who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Term or contract or Full time job.

Employer Name: Ontario Public Service
Position: Addictions counsellor
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $1,104.76 weekly / 36.25 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full time
Location: 4819 8th Concession Road, Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0

Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for conducting client interviews, preparing case histories, and assessing problems.
• The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining their goals and methods of achieving them.
• The candidate will be responsible for counseling clients, providing therapy and mediation services, and facilitating group sessions.
• The candidate will be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of counselling programs and interventions, as well as clients’ progress in resolving identified problems and moving toward defined goals.
• The candidate will be responsible for following up on the results of counselling programs and clients’ adjustment.
• The candidate must prepare assessment, progress, follow-up, and court reports.
• The candidate must identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals.
• The candidate must communicate with community agencies or partners in order to identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Candidate having experience is an asset.
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in a correctional facility.

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• The candidate must be familiar with MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Windows, and MS Word.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
• The candidate must be able to handle a large case load.
• The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.

Benefits

• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive benefits in accordance with the collective agreement.

How to Apply

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Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Reference number- 211920