Addiction Counsellor

What you bring to the team:

Specialized Knowledge and Experience

• You have knowledge of current addiction counselling theories, practices and counselling techniques, substance abuse indicators, group/individual counselling strategies and referral network in the community

• You have understanding of risk and needs assessment tools, criminogenic factors, rehabilitation theories, and related counselling practices

• You have knowledge of community agencies and resources to identify and arrange the appropriate support and discharge resources

• You understand the various sectors involved in the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates after release (i.e. mental health agencies, shelters, employment services, etc.)

• You are able to apply relevant legislation as well as demonstrated ability to acquire knowledge of and follow organizational policies and procedures

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You are able to connect and build rapport with a diverse client population with varied cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds as well as complex needs

• You have experience providing one-on-one and group counselling

• You are able to effectively communicate with correctional staff, other professionals, and external agency stakeholders

• You have written communication skills to prepare correspondence and accurate reports

• You have tact and diplomacy to handle requests and respond to inquiries

• Proficiency with computer software and databases

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• You can determine offender/program needs based on input from institutional staff and offenders

• You have reasoning skills to assess an individual''s treatment readiness and motivation

• You can resolve issues or matters pertaining to offender participation

• You have organizational skills to prioritize and manage workload