Job Order Detail

Description

Sanctum 1.5 is a non-profit organization that provides transition care & support. We serve pre/postnatal women living with or at high risk for HIV/AIDS who may also be affected by mental illness, addictions, poverty, and homelessness.

The addictions counsellor will provide addictions counselling and weekly programming for clients and graduates of Sanctum 1.5. The addictions counselor will collaborate closely with other community partners to facilitate mental health, addictions, physical and other psychosocial care. The Addictions counselor will work with clients on personal goals aimed at recovery and addiction management. Provide therapeutic counselling to clients who may present with multiple challenges in a community setting.

Addictions Counselor Requirements & Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will demonstrate knowledge of:

Diploma or certificate in Addiction or social work, human services related field, and or combination of education and work-related experience.

Cultural sensitivity

Understanding challenges related to HIV harm reduction in family context, vertical transmission and care of infants born to HIV positive women.

Understanding of neonatal abstinence syndrome

Understanding of the challenges regarding child welfare involvement in vulnerable populations

Harm Reduction & Trauma and Violence Informed Care.

Child Protection Act

Extensive knowledge on Community agencies and related support services

Clear communication skills, teamwork, and relationship building.

Ability to advocate, problem solve and work in a fast pace environment.

Strong Decision-making skills

Ability to work field hours.

Vehicle & Drivers license are required.

Key Responsibilities

Charting & Documentation

one on one addiction counselling for clients

Provide weekly addiction group programming