Intake and Assessment Worker

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Kingston, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The intake worker provides critical support to the Kingston Harbour Light live in treatment program, by ensuring that all treatment beds are fully occupied with appropriately screened clients. Kingston Harbour Light provides treatment for men/those who self-identify as men, with concurrent disorders.

Requirements

Minimum undergraduate degree from a recognized institution (in one of the human services professions)
Registration in a professional college an asset
Relapse prevention
Crisis intervention
Harm Reduction Strategies
Resources and Risk Management
CBT, MI and Strength based Approaches
Pharmacology
Client Assessment and Discharge Planning
Networking, Referrals and strong knowledge of resources
Understanding and appreciation of Diverse populations
Knowledge and experience in substance abuse counselling, group counselling and case management
Knowledge and experience with assessment tools
Knowledge and experience with concurrent disorders
Knowledge of culturally competent practices
Knowledge and experience with data management systems and outcome measurements
Knowledge and experience with CSC and working with offenders
Awareness and experience with marginalized and vulnerable populations
Basic First Aid/CPR Certification an asset
Proficient in English language, second language an asset
Upon hiring, successful candidate must provide: A Protected B Clearance

Nice To Haves

Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Conduct all pre-admission interviews
Respond to telephone inquiries in a timely manner
Review potential admissions weekly with Operations Manager
Supervise clients’ admission to program and placement of clients in rooms
Provide urine testing when necessary
Maintain files of all admissions, inquiries and refusals
Facilitate groups in the program schedule
Ensure that clients are adequately oriented to Kingston Harbour Light and its program
Provide case management services to Correctional Service Canada (CSC) offenders in alignment with CSC funding contract requirements, including individual counselling, intake and assessment, stabilization, progress monitoring, and support planning
Ensure that the room roster is maintained and updated regularly as required
Establish and maintain a computerized client information data base
Communicate and build relationships with outside agencies
Serve on committees as appointed
Keep Connex informed weekly regarding availability of beds
Participate in all staff meetings
Participate in regular direct supervision with immediate supervisor
Participate in staff development as required
Complete daily reporting in EMHWare
Undertake other duties as assigned