Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Position Description

The Salvation Army Hope Acres is a residential treatment facility serving men and those who identify as men, in recovery from substance use who have concurrent disorders.

Accountabilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for serving men with concurrent disorders at our Live in Treatment Program in Glencairn, Ontario:

• Primary Counsellor role
• Group Facilitation
• Teaching Classes
• One-on-one Counselling
• Development of treatment plans based on client-centered recovery goals
• Maintain client files according to agency standards
• Liaison with outside agencies as required
• Crisis/Conflict Intervention
• Discharge Planning
• After-care Follow-up
• Team Consultation and Decision-Making
• Case Management skills
• Participation in individual and team clinical supervision
• Weekend work and/or evening work may be required
• On Call responsibilities approximately one week per month
• Reliable transportation to work

Education and experience Qualifications:

• Minimum undergraduate degree from a recognized institution (in one of the human services professions)
• Registration in a professional college an asset
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in the substance use/concurrent disorder sector
• Knowledge of evidence-based concurrent disorder counselling interventions / treatment models, including CBT, Relapse Prevention and Trauma Informed Practice
• Cultural awareness practices
• Professional documentation according to agency and regulatory college standards
• The ability to work individually and as part of a team
• The ability to work collaboratively with community partners
• Competence with data management systems, particularly EMHware
• Knowledge and experience in substance abuse counselling, group counselling and case management
• Awareness and experience with marginalized and vulnerable populations
• Basic First Aid/CPR Certification an asset
• Proficient in English language, second language an asset
• Complete certification as a “Trained Person” for the Hope Acres Private Water System as required under MOE Regulation, and ability to conduct routine water testing.

Upon hiring, successful candidate must provide:

• A current Vulnerable Sector Screen

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:

Senior Management, Director of Client Services, Program Coordinator, counsellors & staff within agency, outside agencies

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports directly to: Program Coordinator
• Direct reports for this position: None, may oversee student placements

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office setting, long periods of being seated, using computer, phone systems
• Little to no travel

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $48,964.51 to $61,205.63 with a maximum of $73,446.76.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email

Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca

if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.