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Title posted on Jobillico - Addictions Counsellor (Term)
Posted on November 15, 2024 by Employer details Ottawa Catholic School Board
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Addictions Counsellor (Term)<p>Special Education and Student Services Department<p>(temporary)<p>Non-Affiliated (Professional Group) CAT II <p>Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students in 91 schools. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives.<p>The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.<p>The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.<p> <p>As part of a multidisciplinary team, and under the direction of the Social Work Lead, the Addictions Counsellor is responsible for:<p><p><p><p> <p> Providing clinical support relating to intake, assessment, education, treatment, consultation, and referral for clients who are currently experiencing, or are affected by problems related to substance use<p> <p> <p> Providing individual and group counselling/psychoeducation to students in grades 7-12<p> <p> <p> Providing support to families of students affected by problems related to addiction<p> <p> <p> Liaising with the community to facilitate pathways to service<p> <p> <p> Providing professional development to our school staff, students and parents (may require infrequent evening work)<p> <p> <p> Coordinating and consulting with other members of a multidisciplinary team<p> <p> <p> Responding to crisis situations, assessing suicide risk and participating Violence Threat Risk Assessments<p> <p> <p> Addressing chronic absenteeism<p> <p> <p> Engaging in data collection, research and report writing<p> <p><p><p><p>Qualifications: <p><p> <p> A Master?s degree in Social Work<p> <p> <p> Membership in the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers <p> <p> <p> Minimum of 3 years of experience in providing clinical services to youth<p> <p> <p> Significant understanding of substance use and technology overuse issues, mental health, concurrent disorders, problematic gambling<p> <p> <p> Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches in the fields of mental health and addiction <p> <p> <p> Superior knowledge base in community-based addictions services<p> <p> <p> Knowledge of community resources in other sectors (i.e. youth justice, child welfare, health care, mental health, etc)<p> <p> <p> Technology skills in preparing educational resources and in working collaboratively within Google Suite<p> <p><p><p><p>The following would be considered an asset:<p><p> <p> Certification in Addictions <p> <p> <p> Training in suicide risk assessment/VTRA<p> <p> <p> Experience in group facilitation<p> <p><p>This is a full-time temporary position with an annual salary range of $93,671 - 110,063 to be prorated to the duration of the assignment. The start date will be as soon as possible with an end date of August 29, 2025.<p><p> <p>How to Apply: All applications must be submitted through Apply to Education by no later than 5:00 pm on November 22 , 2024. Failure to complete this information may impact your eligibility for an interview. Incomplete applications will not be considered.<p>Questions regarding the application process can be directed to hrstaffing@- LocationOttawa, ON
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