20-26 RPT Counsellor DD

Pathways Posting

• 20 -26
• Job
• Title: RPT Counsellor

Location

• Web 1
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• Area: Open

Wage Rate

$30.30 – 31.29 per hour (note: the above hourly rate includes negotiated rate and permanent compensation enhancement).

# Required: Two (2)

Come join us and help to support people in living their best lives.

Schedule

Variable schedule, guaranteed between forty-eight (48) and seventy (70) hours each pay period. Schedules may vary each pay period, and employees will be provided with their schedule at least six (6) weeks in advance.

• Pathways to Independence requires two (2) Counsellors, Dual Diagnosis to provide case management and assisted living support for adults to all locations within the WEB.
• Under the direction of the Client Services Manager, the Counsellor, Dual Diagnosis plans and implements services and supports to adults with a dual diagnosis, mental health, behaviour challenges and those involved in forensic services in accordance with the person’s life plan.
• The Counsellor, Dual Diagnosis guides and coaches the supported person to make positive decisions and build personal and community living skills using established strategies and behaviour management plans.
• In collaboration with the person’s support team, the Counsellor ensures that every supported person understands their rights and responsibilities and provides services and supports to the person based on their needs, interests, and goals (QLP).
• The Counsellor, Dual Diagnosis ensures services and supports are offered that enhance a person’s ability to choose and promotes self-determination and independence.

The successful candidate must have the following skills/qualifications

• A post-secondary diploma or degree from a human services field and specialized education, training or certification in developmental disabilities, disability studies, behaviour management, social work, or psychology; (Proof of education is a condition of employment)
• Proof of completion of an approved Pharmacology course.