Community Counsellor, Men's Recovery (Temporary, Full-Time)

Union Gospel Mission (Vancouver)•Vancouver, BC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Counsellor, Recovery, will provide Men’s Recovery group and individual counselling as needed and will work collaboratively with other outside service providers as required. You will work in a mutually supportive, professional counselling team to ensure excellent client care. In addition, the Counsellor is actively involved in program evaluation and quality assurance approaches that are based on Best Practices in BC. This position is temporary, full-time (37.5 hours per week for 1 year) contract. The wage for this position is $33.52 - $40.38.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a therapeutic field (eg: Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, or any related discipline).
Willingness to work towards RCC is required.
Complete Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Course.
Technical Competency—Trauma-Informed Care (Level 3): Help identify negative events that have impacted the client’s functioning, and develop interventions that emphasize safety, choice, and personal control.
Solid understanding of health and safety protocols specific to program/shelter environments, including infection control, personal hygiene standards, and safe handling of potential hazards.
Completed, or willing to complete, relevant health and safety training, including nonviolent crisis intervention: handling mental health crises and de-escalation, first aid, naloxone, suicide prevention or specialized safety courses.
Agreement with UGM’s Mission Statement (see www.ugm.ca) and Statement of Faith.
Personal knowledge and experience of the saving work of Jesus Christ.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within an A&D recovery program would be an asset.
RCC designation is preferred but not required.
Supplemental certifications (eg: Trauma level 1 and 2) are highly beneficial.
Knowledge of alcohol & drug and mental health disorders and the ability to assess concurrent disorders would be an asset.
Other combinations of lived and worked experience may be considered.
Experience in residential work is preferred.
Experience working in a multi-ethnic and socially diverse community (Low-income/First Nations) experience would be an asset.
Previous experience working in environments with vulnerable or high-needs populations, with an emphasis on creating a safe and supportive atmosphere for residents.

Responsibilities

Individual coaching and/or counseling sessions, including spiritual mentoring as appropriate.
Plan and lead classes and group sessions, such as Anger Management and Self Awareness, consistent with Biblical principles. Lead Bible studies/discussions and devotionals with clients.
Participate in team meetings, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program activities.
Cooperate with staff from other departments; support team management. Network with outside agencies.
Analyze and screen intake applications.
Adhere to all UGM published policies, practices and procedures, including Occupational Health and Safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.