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About the role

  • Aftercare Counsellor supporting women transitioning from intensive substance-use treatment to community life at Jean Tweed Centre. Facilitating recovery groups, follow-up care, referrals, and outcome tracking.

Responsibilities

  • Provide and launch evidence-informed aftercare groups, including SMART Recovery, DBT, and MBRP, for clients completing an intensive program.
  • Provide follow-up support for up to six months post-discharge through calls and check-ins.
  • Monitor recovery progress, identify potential relapse risks, and reduce client isolation.
  • Provide referrals and follow up with institutions to promote seamless integrated care.
  • Identify and facilitate access to housing, financial aid, family support, crisis intervention/prevention/support, and advocacy resources.
  • Build linkages with agencies, supporting organizations, and social service systems.
  • Maintain documentation of client interactions, interventions, and collateral contacts.
  • Monitor client progress and prepare reports and letters.
  • Develop and maintain attendance tracking and evaluation tools.
  • Coordinate care and referrals with internal teams and external service providers.
  • Participate in case conferences, supervision, professional development, staff development, and personal learning.
  • Collaborate with the supervisor on performance discussions and professional goals.
  • Conduct responsibilities using harm reduction, trauma-informed, women-centred, and anti-oppressive practices.
  • Follow occupational health and safety requirements and Jean Tweed Centre policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties supporting organizational goals.
  • Maintain client service orientation and work collaboratively with accountability, inclusion, equity, diversity, and continuous learning.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or related field.
  • Registration in good standing with relevant regulatory body (e.g., Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario).
  • 3 years of experience in the field of substance use, mental health and trauma-informed practice.
  • Experience working with women who have been involved in the shelter system, criminal justice system, or had difficulty accessing appropriate health services.
  • Group facilitation and prgram development skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge of community resources and supports in the Toronto area.
  • Ability to prepare and present information in both formal and informal settings.
  • First Aid/CPR certification.
  • Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Benefits

  • Extended Health Care
  • Dental Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$34 - CA$40 per hour

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Location requirements

HybridEtobicokeCanada

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