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Description

Education/Qualifications
A Social Work or Human Justice Degree program combined with related social work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
**This is a shift position working 4 days on, 4 off from 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM.**
Knowledge of counseling theories, and specifically, gambling addiction management strategies and practices
Knowledge of needs and risk assessments, family dynamics, the impact of trauma, psycho-social functioning theories and practices
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide counselling services that focus on the wellbeing of individuals and family members that are affected by issues associated with problem gambling.
Provide short term counseling, information and referrals using theoretical models of addiction and gambling
Provide short-term support for those who feel the urge to gamble
Provide counselling services by:
-engaging the client and establishing a level of relationship, confidence and trust that is necessary for successful assessment and response
-relieving the acute symptoms of stress through sincerity, respect and sensitivity
-conducting short-term needs and risk assessment
-helping the client identify and understand the relevant precipitating event(s)
-exploring coping strategies and identifying alternatives and actions, including referrals to community resources that can provide a remedy to the crisis situation
-engaging other counselling techniques that are adapted to respond to the unique characteristics of each client
Respond to crises by telephone and using communication technologies