Full job description

The successful candidate will assist with supportive counseling with individual and group work and educational/information sessions. Responsibilities also include the overall safety and security of the clients and facility, documentation and shift reporting. The incumbent will be required to work rotating shifts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

o College Diploma in Social Services.

o Minimum two years working experience in addictions and behavioral counseling.

o Experience and knowledge of addictions - including treatment modalities and pharmacology; mental health services; case management- including assessment, goal setting, individual and group counseling.

o Must be able to work in emotionally charged environment at time characterized by high stress.

o Demonstrated ability to handle a large and diversified workload with often rapidly changing priorities.

o Demonstrated ability in community and conflict management.

o Experience in delivery of psycho-educational sessions and process groups required.

o Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.

o Evidence of effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment and decision making skills.

o Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

o Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.

o Consistent and regular attendance required.

o Proficient in both official languages (English & French) will be considered an asset.

Recruitment Specialist: Marissa Panucci

We are especially interested in connecting if you…

Value diversity, equity and inclusion;

Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;

Identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: equity-seeking group, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please information Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.