Job details
- JobBank Id: 44547839
- JobSeekr Id: 379652
- Addictions Counsellor
- Penetanguishene, ON
- 1501 Fuller Ave
- Full time
- Ontario Public Service
- $1,213.06
- 36.25 hours per week
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Correctional facility
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
- Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
- Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
- Follow up results of counselling programs and clients’ adjustment
- Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
- Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
- Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
- MS Word
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Large caseload
- Large workload
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement