Land Based Counsellor

Gwekwaadziwin Miikan; Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Land Based Counsellor role at Gwekwaadziwin Miikan is a contract-full time position based in Little Current, Ontario. Staff live and work in outdoor settings delivering a holistic treatment program with emphasis on Anishinabek culture and the land, on a 3-week rotation.

You will report to the Land Based Team Leader, help develop care models, ensure group safety, and support transitions to aftercare. A diploma in a human service field or outdoor leadership, plus relevant mental health

Qualifications

• Diploma in human services or outdoor leadership.
• Mental health and addictions training.
• Preference for Anishinaabe ancestry with cultural knowledge.
• Experience in group management, program development and delivery.
• Experience in mental health and addictions field.
• Experience with at-risk populations in wilderness settings.
• WFR or Adv WFA with backcountry medical experience.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities; outdoor programming.
• Maturity to work independently; traditional knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Land Based Team Leader.
• Implement directives from leadership within the program.
• Develop and implement model of care.
• Deliver an outdoor experiential learning program focusing on Anishinabek culture and therapy.
• Assist in development of client-centered holistic treatment plans.
• Assist with transition of participants to live-in or community aftercare.
• Assist in implementation of research projects.
• Support needs of the organization across all phases.

Skills

Diploma

Outdoor leadership

Mental health training

Group management

Anishinaabe knowledge

Backcountry/wilderness

WFR/WFA

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Diploma in human services

Anishinabek knowledge certificate

Job description

Land Based Counsellor

Location: Little Current, Ontario

Department

Land Based

Employment Type

Contract-Full Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

Starting at $54,080

Term: Full-time contract with permanent full-time upon successful completion

Position Description

The Land Based Counselor is a unique position that combines the skills of an outdoor experiential learning leader with that of a treatment counselor. Staff in this position will be living and working in outdoor settings with participants and will have 3-week rotational schedule. Staff in this position will be responsible for delivering a wholistic treatment program with a significant focus on Anishinabek culture and the land.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Reporting to the Land Based Team Leader
• Responsible for taking direction from the Team Leader and Senior Leadership and implementing it within the program.
• Continue to develop and implement model of care
• To deliver a treatment focused outdoor experiential learning program; ensure group safety, teach wilderness skills, solidify course logistics, and maintain focus on the Anishinabek Culture and the therapeutic elements of the program.
• Assist in development of client centered wholistic treatment plans
• Assist with transition of participants to the live in or community aftercare programs
• Assist in implementation of research projects
• Other related duties to support the needs of the organization across all three phases of the program

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is a diploma in a human service field or in outdoor leadership
• Mental health and addictions training
• Preference given to an Individual of Anishinaabe ancestry with Knowledge and understanding of Anishinabek history, clan systems, protocols, etiquette, culture, traditions, and ceremonies
• Proven experience with group management; and program development, delivery, and evaluation
• Experience working in Mental Health and Addictions field
• Experience working with at-risk populations in a wilderness setting
• WFR or Adv WFA with experience managing backcountry medical issues
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and projects
• Able to participate in outdoor and athletic programming
• Mature individual who can work independently with preference given to individuals living a traditional lifestyle and being on a life-long journey in traditional knowledge

Requirements

• Possesses a valid Ontario class 'G' driver's license in good standing with access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability to work outside normal business hours as required within the 3-week rotation schedule
• Must have a relevant Diploma – with a preference for a designation with a regulatory college

Closing Date: September 11 @ 4:00pm

Contact [e-mail] with any questions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted for an interview.