Job Summary:
The Alcohol & Drug counsellor will be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Canim Lake Band Alcohol & Drug Prevention, Treatment and Post-treatment services.
Duties/Responsibilities:
1. Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Canim Lake Band policies, standards, and procedures, and as directed by the Band Administrator
2. Maintains confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of the Canim Lake Band
3. Facilitates alcohol and drug education and prevention services within the community.
4. Designs learning objectives and workshops, delivers, and evaluates educational and prevention activities undertaken by the White Feather Family Centre, and in conjunction with other community programs.
5. Develops Alcohol and drug abuse prevention work plans promotional materials and/or displays as a team member with White Feather Family Centre and/or Wellness Centre
6. Provides a safe environment and orientation for clients who have decided to go into treatment.
7. Carries out assessments and referrals to treatment that may be effective and appropriate to the client’s needs and circumstances.
8. Assesses the client’s possible risks and strengths.
9. Develops a treatment plan with the clients and determines the type of treatment that best suits their needs.
10. Provides one-on-one counselling with clients and families in their homes or at community facilities.
11. Monitors and evaluates client goals, case counselling and keeps accurate and current client files.
12. Liaises with youth groups and encourages cultural and traditional activities that promote alternate lifestyles to alcohol and drugs.
13. Liaises with the Social Development Committee in activities planned in relation to programs.
14. Participates in circles, crisis and suicide interventions as required.
15. Liaises with agencies for the provision of services and programs to clients and monitors and evaluates client goals, case counselling, and keeps accurate and current client files.
16. Manages and coordinates client’s visits with physicians, hospitals, as they relate to preparation for treatment programs.
17. Offers aftercare support to clients upon return from treatment.
18. Coordinates and facilitates men’s and women’s groups; encourages AA, ALANON and ALTEEN in the community.
19. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills and empathetic understanding of First Nations cultural norms.
20. Demonstrates commitment to and promotes a lifestyle consistent with the expectations set out by the Canim
Lake Band addictions programs and services.
The duties listed are provided as examples of area of responsibility and are not intended to create limits to responsibility but to help understand the scope of the position. All staff are expected to be team oriented and maintain confidentiality of all information gained while working with the organization.
Qualifications:
• Proficiency in the use of computer programs for word processing, databases, spreadsheets, email, and the internet, to the intermediate level (capable of using a large number of functions and feel confident using the program).
• Superior interviewing, assessment, counselling, and crisis intervention skills.
• Proficiency in the use of computer programs for word processing, databases, spreadsheets, email, and the internet, to the intermediate level (capable of using a large number of functions and feel confident using the program).
• Ability to work independently and build effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to self-regulate, meet deadlines, have attention to detail, and respect confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal and people management skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage workload.
• Exceptional integrity and professionalism.
• Strong team player with excellent teambuilding skills.
• Strong mediation and conflict management skills.
• Ability to work independently/with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge of related government regulations.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate tact, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including report writing.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Education/Requirements:
• Preference given to Bachelor’s Degree or relevant Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Social Work and/or work experience related field or equivalent training and experience.
• Diploma in Social Work, Counselling, or a related field.
• Community Support Certification and Addictions Certification and/or at least two years direct related work experience.
• One (1) to Three (3) years social work or counselling experience with an in-depth knowledge of drug and alcohol prevention, detection, assessment, treatment, and aftercare strategies
Conditions of Employment:
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Criminal Records Check.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid BC Driver’s Licence.
• Must provide a vehicle in good operating condition and appropriate vehicle insurance to meet program requirements OR access to company vehicle is provided and requires a valid Driver’s Licence.
• Travel to other related organization locations will be required.
• May be required to work some non-standard hours .
• Responds to rare after-hours or emergency calls; may be classified as “on-call” per company policy.
• Receives minimal supervision with occasional direction and very few checks of the work performed.
Term: Temporary – Full time
Hourly rate of Pay: As per the CLB Salary Grid
Application Deadline: June 16, 2023
Handwritten Cover Letter & Resume sent to:
Courtney Christopher, Employment Coordinator
Canim Lake Band
Box 1030
100 Mile House, B.C.
eas2@canimlakeband.com
Note:
As per Section 4.2 (4.2.3) of the Tsq’escen’ Human Resources Policy, preference may be given to applicants of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit ancestry.
Preference may also be given to applicants who can demonstrate knowledge and/or experience with our Secwepemc language, culture, history, and customs.
