Search Homelessness Services Association of BC

Job Description / Duties

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Model Christ in word and deed.
• Time breakdown:
• 40 % - Individual and group counseling sessions, including spiritual mentoring as appropriate. Document all such work as is appropriate for professional practice.
• 25% - Plan and lead psycho-educational workshops on a broad range of topics relevant to addiction treatment and behaviour change (i.e., trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management, behavior change, craving management, self-awareness, etc.). Foster understanding of the Biblical perspective on these topics as relevant. Supervise interns as appropriate.
• 15% - Participate in team meetings, and case consultations related to the intake of new clients (screening) as well as case reviews with discharge decisions.
• 10% - Program planning, monitoring and evaluation of program activities.
• 10% - Cooperate with staff from other departments to enhance the overall operation of agency and to support team management.
• Adhere to all UGM published policies, practices, and procedures, including Occupational Health and Safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Agreement with UGM’s Mission Statement (see www.ugm.ca) and Statement of Faith.
• A vibrant and growing relationship with Jesus Christ our Creator, as Savior and Lord.
• Master’s Degree in Counselling or a Social Work degree from a recognized, fully accredited university or equivalent training and experience. Experience working within an A&D recovery program would be an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of alcohol & drug and mental health disorders and the ability to assess concurrent disorders.
• 2 - 3 years of related work experience, with knowledge of issues related to vulnerable people experiencing various barriers including poverty and marginalization.
• Experience working in a multi-ethnic and socially diverse community (Low-income/First Nations) experience would be an asset.
• Excellent time management and administrative skills.
• Strong Emotional Intelligence skills, such as interpersonal sensitivity and tact, influence, good judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to ethically maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive matters about the organization and its clientele.
• Demonstrated ability to professionally and appropriately manage highly sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and good judgement.
• Capable of de-escalating tense situations which could potentially erupt in aggressiveness or violence.
• Good English skills (verbal, reading and writing).
• Accurate record keeping.
• Intermediate computer skills (Excel, Word and Outlook).
• Complete Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Course.
• Technical Competency—Trauma-Informed Care (Level 3): Help identify negative events that have impacted the client’s functioning, and develop interventions that emphasize safety, choice, and personal control.

Additional Information

How to Apply
To submit your cover letter and résumé by November 30, 2022, visit ugm.ca/careers. If you have questions about this posting, please contact Darren Dewar, Partner, People & Culture, at 604.215.5446 x.388. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are especially—but not only—interested in applications from Indigenous, First Nations & Métis individuals.

Contact Information

Darren Dewar, Partner, People & Culture, at 604.215.5446 x.388.

Employer Profile

The Opportunity
Would you like to make a positive, lasting impact on the lives of our clients in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside community by screening, assessing, counselling and delivering workshops for them? The Addictions Counsellor will provide Men’s Recovery group and individual counselling as needed, and will work collaboratively with other outside service providers as required. You will work in a mutually supportive, professional counselling team to ensure excellent client care. In addition, the Counsellor is actively involved in program evaluation and quality assurance approaches that are based on Best Practices in BC. If you have a Master’s Degree in Counselling and have excellent knowledge of alcohol & drug and mental health disorders, and the ability to assess concurrent disorders, then this may be the position for you.
You will frequently deal with clients in crisis situations, brought about by diverse problems. There will be other staff nearby to assist as required.
This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week). For a copy of the full job description, please visit our website.

Who We Are
Demonstrating the love of Christ, UGM feeds hope and changes lives through a faith-based continuum of care. We are a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and have earned the Best Christian Workplace award again in 2021. We provide competitive salaries and flexible work arrangements. In addition our extensive benefits plan is fully employer-paid and includes extended dental and medical, as well as $4,500 per year in pooled para-medical expenses. A focus on employee resilience, support for professional development, engagement in meaningful work, and a fun and caring environment are all part of being a member of the UGM team. If you are someone who desires to learn and grow, has a passion to serve and make a difference, and connects with others with both humility and humour, then you will be a great fit at UGM.

What You’ll Need
If you are considering employment with UGM, you must:
• be legally entitled to work in Canada
• be able to demonstrate compatibility with our Core Values
• agree with our Statement of Faith
• be willing to provide, as a condition of employment, a current criminal record check, with vulnerable sector search, if you are the successful candidate.

How to Apply
To submit your cover letter and résumé by November 30, 2022, visit ugm.ca/careers. If you have questions about this posting, please contact Darren Dewar, Partner, People & Culture, at 604.215.5446 x.388. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are especially—but not only—interested in applications from Indigenous, First Nations & Métis individuals.