Program Counsellor

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Society for Assisted Cooperative Recovery from Eating Disorders
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! {1 z  D$ e3 I) I8 a9 h6 Y7 X$ _Position: Program Counsellor / Terms: Full-time at 40 hours/week / Location: Edmonton & area / Compensation: competitive + comprehensive benefits package / Closing Date: 04.03.09. - 4:30 p.m.

Key Competencies: the Program Counsellor is responsible for working as part of the care team, working directly with participants of SACRED's Eating Disorder Recovery Day Program, as well as with Drop In and Meal Support participants.
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Responsibilities - providing guidance/emotional support to participants as they journey to find recovery & working through the 12 steps including; facilitating pre/post meal groups & other solution-focused sessions; assisting participants to develop a wide range of life skills; eating meals as served with participants.
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PLUS: transporting and attending meetings/other activities with participants; occasionally working with partners or families of participants; keeping records, recording and reporting incidents; following up with past participants; public presentations and maintaining personal recovery.
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Qualifications: Diploma or degree in a related (human services); field Addictions knowledge is an asset; Standard First Aid, CPR and Suicide Intervention (training required within 3 months of hiring).
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Work Experience: minimum 2 years experience working in a helping profession; experience working with vulnerable populations, individuals with eating disorders or other addictions an asset.
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( b0 k9 {3 B" n+ t3 Y! kOther Assets: personal understanding of addictions, 12-step program and recovery experience/maintenance is an asset; good physical health/stamina, emotional maturity & a balanced, healthy lifestyle; good problem-solving skills.

/ i3 o( i. F% X& x. W% Q9 O" kIn addition: ability to remain composed when faced with unexpected problems & stressful situations; tolerance for beliefs & values that not your own; interest in taking a multidisciplinary, cultural, holistic approach; creative ability to develop new programs or ways of doing things.

$ }% l$ z/ O3 a; \% M. v9 BNote: all employees must submit a clear Criminal Records Check, within one week of employment start date in accordance with the Protection of Persons in Care Act.
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TO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter/references to:

% l/ f+ N* G5 p$ i7 Q! l9 oExecutive Director, SACRED
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; K6 w# W% K0 W" b6 [7 C' BE: admin@sacredeatingdisorders.com / Tel: 780.903.3300

( L) f7 \, }. P- X5 F& c6 {PS. For a full job description, contact Executive Director as per above. We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.