Human Services Counselor (3013)

Location

Bathurst, NB | Canada

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Addiction Services - Outpatient

ANTICIPATED START DATE: 01 Apr 2024

ANTICIPATED END DATE: 18 Jul 2025

BARGAINING UNIT: CUPE

JOB TYPE: Temporary full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Community Integration Advisor offers group sessions, support, coaching and / or skill training to clients referred by the clinician to facilitate their recovery. He / she works in collaboration with the involved professionals, people who lived through experience as well as other significant services and people involved. The work is usually done within the surroundings closest to the client and may include the community network. Needs are focused on recovery and may vary according to operational needs. He or she may also be asked to contribute to the other services within the Center.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma and "Human Services – Option adult " certificate from NBCC
• ASIST training or willingness to follow such a course
• 1 year experience in mental health and / or addiction treatment;
• Past experience dealing with local agencies and community based resources
• Demonstrate interest and ability to work with the intended clientele;
• Ability to develop and lead individual programs and group programs;
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record and have a car with appropriate insurance to transport clients. Must show Driver Record Abstract from Service New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Branch;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties;
• Good previous work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, to the Network management philosophy and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality established by the Vitalité Health Network.
  
• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.

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