Treatment Intake Counsellor
Description
The Intake Counsellor interviews and screens potential clients, determines client suitability and undertakes intake functions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Takes responsibility for routine intake processes and decisions, by following standard procedures and policy
- Coordinates intake with the counselling team; attends case management meetings to report on new intakes
- Liaises with referral sources and other external agencies as needed
- Works with, and fosters positive relations with, government and community funders to ensure funding is in place
- Conducts comprehensive program orientation for all clients/residents
- Maintains statistical information for the Treatment Program
- Facilitates the transition of clients from pre-treatment to treatment
- Liaises with pharmacy and ordering of client medications as needed
- Maintains records of client medications
- Dispenses medication to Harbour Light clients as necessary
- Completes discharge reports and coordinates client room maintenance
- Works closely with practicum students and volunteers
- Other duties as set out in the Job Description
Temporary Full-time,
Monday to Friday, 7AM-3PM, 37.5 hrs /wk
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Certifications:
- Minimum two years of community college in a related field
Experience:
- Willingness to adhere to the Mission and values of The Salvation Army.
- One year of related experience in social services
- Ability to conduct group discussions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, organization and administration skills, with strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Willingness to work in a drug and alcohol free environment with zero tolerance policy.
- Criminal Records Review Act clearance to work with vulnerable adults
- Qualify for and be willing to obtain enhanced security clearance.
Required Skills/Knowledge:
- A working knowledge of substance addictions, homelessness and poverty issues and practical knowledge of life skills.
PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:
- Background check consent.
- A clear vulnerable sector screening.
- A clean drivers abstract.
- Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.
The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.
