Addictions Counsellor / Phase Manager

Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada .
full-time . April 24, 2024

Description

Job Description: Addictions Counsellor / Phase Manager

Department of Functional Area: Long-Term Program

Reports To: Long-Term Program Director

DNA Alignment

Adult & Teen Challenge of Central Canada (ATC) is a Christ-centered, non-profit ministry focused on substance abuse treatment and recovery. Our vision is to put hope within reach of every community by providing freedom from life-controlling issues through the power of Jesus Christ. This position requires someone who is a born-again, Spirit-led believer and agrees to the Christian doctrines found on the ATC website. This role also requires the individual to live/work in and through these core values:

INTEGRITY
We treat people like Jesus did, with eyes of grace, while speaking the truth.
EXCELLENCE
From the long-distance vision to the day-to-day tasks, our ministry is worth our best effort.
SERVICE
Our Saviour treasures the men, women, and teens in our care, and we are honoured to serve them.
LEADERSHIP
We live to become more like Jesus and invite many people to come with us.

Cultural Fit

An energetic, positive thinker who is humble, hungry and smart. Humility is always serving others and making the engagement experience powerful, whether a customer, a donor or a fellow team member. Hungry to perform with excellence while striving for continuous learning. The ability to be socially and relationally smart in interacting and engaging others on behalf of the ministry, understanding every team member represents ATC.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Note: This is not a complete list of this position’s duties and responsibilities. The items below are examples of the types of activities performed. Other duties may be assigned.

Position Overview: Serving the Programs to provide excellent leadership to the staff, clients and their families. This position assists in ensuring the program meets all accreditation standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide one on one mentorship sessions with assigned students once a week for a weekly total of 45 minutes per student
Record and track all mentorship sessions on reporting systems provided
Create and teach GSNL & PSNL curriculum and learning plans
Be trained and certified to teach all materials as requested
Record and track all class progression on the reporting system provided
Schedule or adapt class time appropriately in order to maintain and honour the timeframe set forth by and to ensure the academic success of each student
Family Communications
Develop & Maintain excellent relationships with student families and support
Communicate student progression or incidents weekly to respected family members
Record all family communications on the reporting system provided
Invite all families to ATC events (banquets, golf tournament, Freedom church, family days
Organize and plan assigned student requests, phone calls, visits and appointments and track requests on the reporting system provided
Ensure that scheduled program events, rules & procedures are being followed by students
Provide mature leadership to students in daily activity as well as at events such as Church Services, outreach booths/presentations etc.
Assist with the organization and execution of Freedom Church services.
Inviting clients families
Sharing the sermon when requested
Assisting with set up and supervision

Budgetary: Serve the Program Director to meet budgetary goals, participating in fundraising events.

Schedule: Be flexible with scheduling. Will be required to work evenings and weekends.

Decision making: Communicate decisions and suggested changes to the Program Director.

Leadership: Provide support and leadership to students, students families, volunteers and staff within the program.

Qualifications:

Possesses or is willing and able to obtain Ministry/Pastoral/Counselling credentials
Possesses strong organizational skills and highly effective written and verbal communication skills
Able to effectively minister and counsel students and their families
Willingness to learn and be teachable
Able to be an example to other staff in daily living
Actively demonstrate and maintain excellent working relationships with all program staff and all other departments
Working knowledge of computers systems and willingness to adapt to web-based programs and reporting
Strong understanding of the DNA of the ATC ministry
Ability to mentor and give advice to staff and leaders as necessary
Understanding of human nature and the physical and spiritual battles that they may face
Ability to diffuse tense situations
Willing to take new assigned training, and live an example of a lifelong learner
Valid driver's license

Compensation

$44,000.00 per year

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