ARC Programs is an equal-opportunity employer, promotes the diversity of our workforce, and requires employees to demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity to the diversity of all populations of the communities we serve.

ARC Programs is looking for a School-Based Addiction Counsellor. The Changes School-based Addiction Counsellor will provide effective assessment, counseling, education, support, and treatment services for youth demonstrating difficulties in relation to substance misuse within the school system. The counselor will support referred youth to reduce the harm associated with substance misuse, and develop healthy lifestyles which do not include reliance on substance use. The cousellor will work in Middle Schools and High Schools within School District #23 catchment area. The position requires a minimum of four years combined advanced education (Child and Youth Care Degree or BSW, or related education) and experience working with high risk youth; preferably in a substance-abuse counselling program. This is a full-time position, working 35-40 hrs per week {this will vary over the year}.

Application Deadline: March 19th.

Please forward resumes and letters of application to: ATTN: Patrick McIntosh, Director of Services, ARC Programs Ltd., 513 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6N9, unless otherwise specified; or attach to an email through the Contact Us link of the website.