Talbot House

Job Description

Position - Addictions Counsellor/Case Manager

Job Description:

Addictions Counsellor/Case Manager is responsible for facilitating/co-facilitating Talbot House Programs, individual counselling sessions, resident intakes evaluations, and follow ups.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The AC/CM collaborates with the Director in facilitating programs, reviews, program evaluations, intake interviewing and recommendations. The AC/CM person is responsible for residential programming and resident admission and discharge in conjunction with the Director. The AC/CM may be required to attend Board Meetings when requested.

Program Delivery:

Facilitate resident program and service delivery and maintain safety. The AC/CM assists the Director with program design, participates in resident intake, admission and discharge and provides case management. In these matters, the AC/CM works collegially with the Director. In partnership with the Director, is responsible for program evaluation and assists in maintaining a positive, healthy community environment. The AC/CM monitors medical needs of resident and dispenses medications.

Human Resources:

In consultation with the Director the AC/CM is responsible for:

- Supervision of volunteers

- Providing orientation for all new staff and volunteers

- Provide leadership with client-focused programs

- Assist in the scheduling of employee staff shifts

- Schedule regular staff meetings

- Monitoring of policy and programs to protect the Health and Safety of staff and residents

Education, Qualifications & Experience:

- BSW, BA, or equivalent degree in health related field (experience will be considered)

- Minimum three to five years experience with an emphasis on addictions and mental health issues within this sector.

- Current First Aid Certificate

- Working knowledge of Addictions Community.

- Knowledge of addictions issues, treatment, and recovery

- Knowledge of 12 Step Recovery Programs

- Knowledge of Pharmacology including recognizing adverse effects of medication

- Ability to work in collegial style with the Director

- Strong & Effective Leadership Skills

- Computer Skills

- Emergency First Aid

- Strong Interpersonal Skills

- Communication Skills both Written and Oral

- Adult Education Background

- Effective Conflict Resolution Skills

- Ability to Prepare and Present Written and Oral Reports.

- Work with Clients with addictions experiencing mental health issues.

- Work with Clients on probation, paroled and other.

- Work in high stress environment where they will at times be dealing with clients will demonstrate unhealthy behaviors.