Mom & Kids Too (MK2) 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. Provides counselling services to individuals, groups, and family members for substance use and related concerns as required. 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; Provide referrals and linkages for additional supports (such as mental health assessments, primary care, etc.). Engage in capacity building within agencies and across the mental health and substance use sector in the GTA for trauma-informed care. Participate in community and service network meetings to promote awareness of targeted program and service needs of the target population. Collaborate with the supervisor to discuss job performance and establish qualified goals. Engage in ongoing staff development and personal learning as agreed to in performance reviews.



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. Support inclusion and equity by respecting others, embracing diversity and addressing oppression. CA$26.67
- CA$31.19 per hour Monday to Friday,8:30 am
- 4:30 pm 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. 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 in community-based settings and familiarity with a community development approach. 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. ~ Extended Health Care ~ Dental Coverage ~ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) #

📌 Mom and Kids Too Counsellor (Canada)
🏢 Jean-Tweed-Centre-1
📍 Canada