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The Addictions Counsellor is responsible for providing confidential counselling services, education, workshops, and support to individuals and families suffering from addictions to alcohol and/or drugs of the member communities.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Perform administrative tasks
Specific Skills
- Write reports (assessment, follow-up, progress, court reports, etc.)
- Prepare case histories
- Interview clients
- Evaluate clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement towards defined objectives
- Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
- Assess clients' problems
- Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
- Knowledge of 12 step philosophy
- Liaise with communities
- Facilitate groups
Work Setting
- Social service agency
Client Population
- Aboriginal groups
Work Location Information
- Rural community
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Area of Counselling Specialization
- Substance abuse
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