Full-time Contract Entry Level Posted 04 Sep 2026 Job Title: Addictions Outreach Counsellor Duration: Full-Time, contract ending March 31st, 2027 with possible extension Hours of Work: 35 hours/week, with evening work as required Hourly Rate: $28.50-$35.02 per hour Reports To: Director of Youth and Outreach Services Posting Date: Friday September 4th, 2026 The Counsellor provides services to clients through the agency’s Outreach Services Program. The Counsellor provides services on a daily basis through a continuum of functions that can include: initial and ongoing screening and assessment, treatment planning and ongoing adjustments as required, community treatment, referral and integration of required services, ongoing data entry and clinical file recording, advocacy, potential conjoint family services, group counselling, and collaboration with other service providers. A relevant undergraduate degree plus two years of addiction experience or a relevant two-year Community College diploma with five years of addiction experience.

Registered with a regulatory college (i.e.

Ontario

College of Social Workers/Social Service Workers, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario) is an asset. Current criminal record check for vulnerable sector. Training in DBT, CBT and/or Solution-Focused Therapy would be considered an asset.

Current First

Aid and CPR certification.

Experience using CRMS database.

Experience in harm reductions, safety planning and crisis intervention. Regular work week is 35 hours/week, with weekend and evening work as needed. Services will be provided in office, the client’s home, community agencies or at locations in the community convenient for the client. employee well-being, financial security, and professional growth, including: Salary range of $28.50-$35.02 per hour, based on education and years of experience.

Comprehensive health and dental benefits available after 3 months, including extended health care, prescriptions, dental, vision, paramedical services, travel insurance, gender affirmation care, long-term disability, life and AD&D;, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).



Employer-matched pension plan after 6 months (3% employer contribution matched with 3% employee contribution), with optional voluntary contributions and access to a Financial Advisor. Professional support, including coverage of regulatory college fees (OCSWSSW and CRPO).

Generous paid time off, including 2 weeks’ vacation to start (increasing to 3 weeks after 1 year), 16 paid health days, and 2 personal days annually. Collect information in enough detail to determine the client’s immediate needs and to provide direction for the next step. Determine the client’s specific needs, goals, characteristics, problems and stage of change through motivational interviewing, mutual investigation or exploration.

Provide clients with information about: the links between their problems and substance use /gambling, addictions treatment services and other community resources to address presenting issues and to initiate the treatment planning process by providing motivational feedback.

Initial Treatment Planning

Provide services within an understanding of the context of oppression, poverty and diversity. Facilitate individual and group counselling sessions, relapse prevention, crisis intervention and family counselling. Counselling includes brief intervention, lifestyle and personal counselling to assist individuals to develop skills to manage substance abuse and/or gambling and related problems, and/or maintain and enhance treatment goals.

Maintain a skilled counselling relationship between the client and counsellor. Develop linkages and maintain effective working relationships with other community services and agencies to facilitate contacts and services for clients and their families. Intervene on client's behalf, as requested or indicated,



with other agency staff or other community services.

Administrative

Maintain a complete, accurate and comprehensive clinical record of each client contact. Maintain client files according to agency policy and procedures. Liaises with community partners and other agencies in a manner that promotes the agency’s reputation and facilitates quality care for shared clients Attend Outreach team meetings and regular supervision with Director of Youth and Outreach Services ongoing as scheduled.

Collaborate effectively with fellow CASON staff to ensure high-quality client care and support. Participates in agency work delegated to committees related to staff development, program planning, social activities, community information, etc., Commitment to research investigations, pilot projects, etc. Ensure safety and well-being practices are implemented; this includes being knowledgeable of Universal Care precaution practices, emergency systems and procedures in dealing with crisis situations, communicable diseases, and duty to report.

Ensure client rights are respected and addressed in accordance with legislation and the agencies policies and procedures. Shares information and constructive observations with colleagues that promote clinical and administrative activities of the agency, including peer review and consultation. Helps ensures the organization and program objectives are met.

Participates in public education, placement student mentoring, professional development activities, program development, planning groups, etc., Demonstrates interest in the broad field of health care and the specific fields of substance abuse, problem gambling, concurrent disorders, and supportive housing.

Community Addiction

Services of Niagara is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encouragesapplications from Niagara and surrounding communities. All applications from qualified individuals of all ages, gender identities, cultural, racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds, sexual orientations and abilities are welcomed and encouraged.

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