Childyouthwomencounselor2023 - Ottawa, Canada - Minwaashin Lodge
1 week ago
Description
Minwaashin Lodge
Indigenous Women's Support Centre
2323 St. Laurent Blvd
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 4J8
Job Posting
Full time
**Child/Youth/Women Counsellor (Female)
**Start Date: Immediately
Position reports to:
Counseling Team Manager or designate
Location: 2323 St Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, On, K1G 4J8
Work Conditions:
Located in an office setting; very low risk environment
Summary
The_ Child/Youth/Women's Counsellor_ will provide culturally-based counselling services to Indigenous
youth between the ages of yrs and women 16+. Recognizing that wellness for Indigenous people is
intimately connected to culture and community, as well as healing the intergenerational effects of
colonialism and assimilation, the proposed program will facilitate healing by bridging Western and
Traditional counselling methodologies.
Responsibilities:
- The Counsellor will offer weekly and biweekly appointments in person and by phone and will make
centres
- Conduct intake and assessment to determine the needs and circumstances of each individual youth
- Youth will increase their connection to community and referrals to other other services providers, as
- Explore with clients their past and present coping strategies with substance use and the goal of
to self and others
confidentiality and reporting obligations
- focused family therapy approaches to promote communication and collaboration
- Work in close collaboration with the Counseling Team and other staff in assessment and
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director that are within the specifications of the
Documentation/Organizational
- Keep records and documentation related to clients such as assessments, progress notes
- Provide written and / or verbal reports as required internally and externally
- Counsellor will document type and frequency of service referrals
- Youth will self report on use of cultural practices in relation to health and wellbeing while living
- Collect service statistics as required and requested by your supervisor
- Participate in a process of supervision and in performance evaluations with the Case Manager
- Actively participate in training and professional development activities relevant to the position as
- Participate in Minwaashin Lodge staff meetings as required
- Ensure that the Seven Sacred Teachings are followed when interacting with all people.
- Masters degree in social work or psychology or equivalent certification
- Three years experience working with children and youth ages in a counseling capacity
- Experience with individual and group counseling and programming, with a demonstrated ability in
- Excellent knowledge of the intergenerational impacts of residential schools
- Working knowledge of various issues faced by youth such as: impacts of violence, sexual
and anger
- Functional knowledge of the Indigneous and nonIndigenous service system of Ottawa for youth
- Commitment to a feminist, holistic approach to therapy, and to working in close collaboration with
- Knowledge of and/or sensitivity to the Indigenous culture.
Specifications
- Some evening and weekend work required
- Computer skills and literacy
- Criminal reference check required (CPIC)
- Indigenous descent preferred
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Own vehicle an asset with 2 million liability (Insurance requirements)
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter, a complete resume with 3 references to Kate Holden-HR/Finance
Closing Date:
until filled.
**_contact only those being considered for an interview._
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