Program Facilitator (Counsellor I) - Jobs in Victoria

Job Description

The Salvation Army Community-Based Residential Facility (CRF) is a federal half-way house and its clientele work on a system of gradual, supervised release while they reside at the facility. The CRF #39;s priority is to assist and empower parolees - while managing their risk - to integrate them into the community and assist them in becoming self-sufficient and independent. The Program Facilitator (Counsellor I) delivers substance abuse treatment programming-the Skills for Recovery Program-to clients making the transition from incarceration to life in the community. HOURS:

• 37.5 per week Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Education/Certifications:

• 2-year diploma or equivalent coursework focusing on addictions treatment modalities

Experience:

• Must possess with experience related to working with vulnerable groups in a program implementation setting

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Must possess an enhanced reliability clearance as a condition of employment
• Must have a good working knowledge of various counselling strategies such as Person Centered, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, the Stages of Change, Narrative Therapy, Attachment theory, etc.
• Must understand and reflect the ARC Philosophy, Standards and Tenets
• Able to affirm and support the Mission and Values Statements of The Salvation Army
• Must have facilitation and program experience
• Must have experience in program design and implementation
• Position is subject to personnel screening request and authorization by Correctional Services of Canada
• Must possess suitable typing skills and computer literacy
• Must be calm in busy and sometimes stressful situations
• Must be well organized
• Must be presentable in appearance in accordance with ARC standards
• Must possess a valid class 5 Driver #39;s License or be willing to obtain
• Must possess and maintain an active valid first Aid/C.P.R. certificate
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to understand and be sensitive to cultural differences
• Must provide a Criminal Record Check

Program Facilitation

• Substance Abuse Program Facilitation/Implementation/Involvement
• Maintains and updates program attendance daily and submits on a weekly basis to the CRF Manager
• Prepares written summary reports on each program participant once they have left the program (completed or not completed) in a timely manner as directed by the CRF Manager
• Teaches/facilitates SRP on a daily basis
• Monitors/ensures compliance of Program Participants to expectations of program requirements
• Co-facilitates group work with clients
• Conducts regular one-on-one sessions with program participants
• Attend SRP clinical Supervision meetings as directed
• Participates in ongoing program assessment, review and evaluation
• Ensures proper and professional case notes and group notes are maintained and recorded
• Produces ATP Summary Report after graduation of client from the program

CSC Caseload Duties:

• Supervises/counsels a caseload of CSC Clients
• Conducts weekly supervision/counseling of clients
• Liaises with community parole/case management team
• Maintains proper and professional case notes
• Completes CRF Summary Report after release of CRF resident
• Develops Case Treatment Plan and reviews monthly
• Attends and participates in bi-weekly case conference meetings

Security and Supervision:

• Ensures all CRF/ARC safety and security policies and procedures are carried out consistently
• Consults acceptance and discharge of all CRF resident
• Performs on-going communication and liaison in CRF staff and Parole/Institutional Staff regarding safety issues and concerns with CRF residents
• Participates in clientquot;interventions quot; in conjunction with client and other staff
• Monitors client #39;s behavior and performance within the CRF and in the community where appropriate

Administrative/Other Duties:

• Completes of statistical data/reports
• Facilitates staff training/development workshops
• Facilitates awareness of CRF/Programs to the community
• Helps pack and itemize resident #39;s rooms/belongings.
• Prepares weekend passes and travel permits for clients and advises other ARC staff of details
• May be assigned other related duties in any area of responsibility