Mom & Kids Too (MK2)
The program supports women who are pregnant or parenting young children (6 years and under) around their substance use concerns. It is offered regularly for three days a week for seven weeks. The program provides psycho-education and supportive counselling.

Position Purpose
Provides counselling services to individuals, groups, and family members for substance use and related concerns as required. Liaises with other professionals to create treatment plans for a broad range of substance use issues.

Responsibilities
Service

Conduct client intake where designated

Assess clients needs to determine a service plan

Engage women in a therapeutic relationship to address their substance use, concerns, and/or parenting and child development issues

Engage in a variety of trauma-informed service strategies to help meet the needs of women with substance use, mental health and gambling concerns.

Provide brief or longer-term individual and/or group counselling, that is trauma-informed

Engage in a variety of service strategies to help meet the clients' needs including: facilitating and co-facilitating groups; individual counselling; assisting clients in the development of their goals; evaluation of client progress

Provide referrals and linkages for additional supports (such as mental health assessments, primary care, etc.)

Liaise with existing supports and services for clients to promote seamless and integrated care

Engage in capacity building within agencies and across the mental health and substance use sector in the GTA for trauma-informed care

Administration

Maintain documentation of relevant client interactions and interventions, and contacts with collateral supports

Monitor the progress of clients, prepare reports and letters as necessary





Participate in community and service network meetings to promote awareness of targeted program and service needs of the target population

Participate in staff meetings, team development and supervision meetings.

Collaborate with the supervisor to discuss job performance and establish skilled goals

Engage in ongoing staff development and personal learning as agreed to in performance reviews

Organizational

Conduct job responsibilities with a commitment to harm reduction, trauma- informed, women-centred and anti-oppressive practices

Abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and work in a manner that is safe, reporting incidents immediately to direct supervisor

Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Jean Tweed Centre

Perform other duties as assigned in order to meet the overall goals and objectives of The Jean Tweed Centre

Maintain a client service orientation including learning about and addressing client needs and concerns

Work collaboratively including respect others, sharing information, consulting and celebrating shared successes

Demonstrate accountability by holding self responsible and following through on commitments

Support inclusion and equity by respecting others, embracing diversity and addressing oppression

Commit to continuous learning through career development, giving and receiving constructive feedback and applying new skills

Pay:




CA$26.67 - CA$31.19 per hour

Hours of Work (37.5hrs/week):
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am- 4:30 pm

Location:
215 Evans Ave

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Master's degree is preferred.

Experience of 3 - 5 years in the field of addictions

Excellent communication and writing skills

Working knowledge of the social service system in the designated service area

Proficiency in computer skills.

A demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member

Experience providing counselling and outreach services to individuals who are experiencing or have experienced problems related to substance use and mental health issues

Experience working from a harm reduction perspective

Experience working in community-based settings and familiarity with a community development approach

A demonstrated commitment to broadening knowledge and skills

We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any material or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply, but Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Benefits

Extended Health Care

Dental Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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📌 Mom and Kids Too Counsellor (Ontario)
🏢 The Jean Tweed Centre
📍 Ontario