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The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Vision Statement
We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.
Core Values:
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory has four core values:
Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyones worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.
The Addiction Counsellor provides confidential addictions counselling, education and support to individuals, families, and the community to promote healthy lifestyles and healthy choices. The Addiction Counsellor delivers direct one-on-one support and conducts assigned group work to assist clients within The Salvation Army Crossroads Residential Services policies and programs.
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Additional Skills
- Perform administrative tasks
Specific Skills
- Write reports (assessment, follow-up, progress, court reports, etc.)
- Prepare case histories
- Interview clients
- Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
- 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
- Counsel clients and provide psychotherapy
- Assess clients' problems
- Liaise with communities
- Facilitate groups
Work Setting
- Social service agency
Client Population
- Adults
- Families
- Aboriginal groups
- Culturally diverse groups
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Males
- Homeless
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Large caseload
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
Area of Counselling Specialization
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Cross cultural issues
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