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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00558979
Facility: 1611 20th Street West
Job Description: The Outreach Addictions Counselor will be accountable for providing case management, counselling and outreach services in partnership with other Mental Health And Addiction Services (MHAS) programs, Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) programs (ex. Public Health And Positive Living Program), and with programs/services external to sha (ex. Westside Community Clinic, Sanctum Care Group and Aids Saskatoon). Develop a personal needs assessment in consultation with the client and their families, and facilitate the recovery process by referring, supporting, and advocating for the appropriate services. The incumbent will meet the needs of the client in an empathetic and ethical manner, consistent with the Saskatchewan Model of Recovery Services (SMRS) and SHA philosophies and standards. This position will include working with clients who are HIV positive
Required Qualifications

Chemical Dependency diploma
Other Information

Field Hours
Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.  HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.

Geographic Location: Westside Community Clinic
Expected Start Date: March 11, 2019
Expected Up To Date: March 11, 2020
FTE: 1.00

Hours of Work: Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends
224.00 hours per 6 week rotation

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