About the Role:
The Supportive Housing Portfolio provides long-term, affordable housing solutions with flexible and voluntary support services offered to support high-acuity individuals who are homeless with housing retention and independent living. This Counsellor role is dedicated to serving tenants of the STC Supportive Housing Portfolio in conjunction with other program staff.
Role Type: New! Full time, Permanent
Number of Vacancies: 1
Hours of Work - Days, with some evening and weekend work required as part of the weekly schedule, on a rotational basis.
Why Work for Stonehenge?
Enhanced vacation offered to all staff
Paid wellness days
RRSP Matching Incentive
Health and dental benefits (no employee co-pay)
Employee and Family Assistance Plan available to all staff
Personal and professional development opportunities
Qualifications:
Completion of a BSW or other University Degree relevant to mental health, addiction or Social Services
Minimum one year of progressive experience in addictions or mental health; experience in concurrent disorders or trauma informed practice an asset
Previous experience in housing preferred
Registration with a professional college (i.e. OCSWSSW or CRPO) required
Lived experience related to addictions and/or mental health an asset
Previous experience in housing preferred; experience with rural populations an asset
Experience within the homelessness serving sector an asset
Lived experience related to addictions and/or mental health an asset
CSC Clearance conducted by PWGS Canada
Standard First Aid/CPR, Level C
Valid G Driver’s License (G2 or G) and Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
Reliable vehicle and willing to transport program participants
Must provide proof from Insurance provider of 1) at least $2 million in general liability and 2) acknowledgement of scope of vehicle use by Insurance provider
Role Overview:
Counselling Services
Support the intake of clients through consultation and assessment
Deliver clinical and support services for clients of the program including:
Develop goals and monitor progress towards them in collaboration with program participants and identified supports (where appropriate)
1:1 counselling and psychoeducational interventions that support progress towards identified goals and enhance overall health and well-being, particularly in relation to mental health and addiction
Facilitate house meetings, psycho-educational and support groups
Crisis planning and intervention as required
Utilize evidence-informed practices including (but not limited to) Motivational Interviewing, Stage-Matched Intervention, Trauma-Informed approaches, CBT and DBT
Support to maintain housing and develop employment/education, budgeting and life skills
Make referrals to internal and / or external program or services, as appropriate
Comprehensive and collaborative discharge planning
Facilitate community building with program participants and the Wellington and Guelph communities including neighbors, community groups, resources, etc.
Participate in program development activities as required
Consultation and Capacity Building
Provide clinical consultation to SAMH Intensive Case Managers/other SAMH team members
Work effectively and in collaboration with the broader Supportive Addiction & Mental Health Housing Team including staff of CMHAWW, as well as external service providers, landlords, the family/support networks of participants, and other stakeholders
Administration and Reporting
Maintain appropriate confidentiality and documentation standards as required by the agency
Involvement in program evaluation, data collection/input into CaseWORKS
Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2025
We look forward to meeting you!
Stonehenge Therapeutic Community accommodates the needs of applicants throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Human Rights legislation. Should you require it, accommodation can be made at any point, upon request.
Stonehenge Therapeutic Community recognizes that diversity strengthens our community. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. We believe in equitable opportunities for all and encourage cultural diversity as part of the recruitment and selection processes. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to enrich our collective growth and learning.
