The Addictions Counsellor is a member of the Women’s Support and Housing Team and provides direct services to the participants of the Women’s Support and Housing Program at the North End Women’s Centre.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or certificate in the social services field
• Experience providing long term, short term, and/or crisis counselling to women who have experienced addiction
• Experience in the development, organization, and facilitation of groups for women
• Experience working with women from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Experience working in a community based setting in the North End of Winnipeg
• Knowledge of, and experience working with indigenous people particularly in terms of the historical context, traditions, teachings as well as the unique barriers indigenous women face
• Knowledge of the resources available in the community to women experiencing poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, and/or addictions is considered an asset
• Other combinations of relevant education and experience may be considered
• Valid driver’s license, access to a safe vehicle and satisfactory Criminal Record and Child Abuse Register Check

Responsibilities

• To provide counselling to participants in the Women’s Support and Housing Program (caseload of 12-15 women)
• To create and evaluate workable treatment plans based on assessment of participant need and stage of recovery
• To plan and facilitate/co-facilitate ongoing Women’s Support and Housing Program groups
• To assist participants in accessing and connecting to community resources that will help meet their basic needs and assist with building capacity
• To encourage participants to advocate for themselves and advocate on their behalf as required
• Administrative and reporting duties

Job Status: Full Time, Term (May 2016 – March 31, 2017 with possibility of extension, dependent on funding)
Hours: 37.5 hours/week (Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30)
Start Date: May 2016
Salary Range: $ 17- $21 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Resumes and a cover letter may be submitted by email, mail, fax, or dropped off:

Tammy Hansen, Women’s Support and Housing Program Manager
North End Women’s Centre
394 Selkirk Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M2
Fax: 204-415-4672
Email: tammy at newcentre.org

For a full Job Description please contact tammy at newcentre.org

SOURCE: North End Women’s Centre