Nookomisnaang Counsellor – Casual Positions

Naandwechige-Gamig Wikwemikong Health Centre; Wikwemikong; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and skilled professional to provide therapeutic counselling and case management services. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and facilitating safe counselling for individuals and families, ensuring that care management duties are met according to established standards. You'll also play a crucial role in promoting a supportive team environment, working collaboratively with colleagues to address concerns and foster understanding. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a dynamic and supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary graduate in Social Work or relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in family violence services.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate safe therapeutic counselling for individuals and families.
• Ensure case management responsibilities are current and accurate.
• Promote a supportive and harmonious team environment.

Skills

Therapeutic Counselling

Case Management

Communication

Team Coordination

Education

Post-Secondary Degree in Social Work

Job description

Summary
Responsible for planning and facilitating safe therapeutic counselling; ensuring care management duties are completed according to minimal standards; preparing and maintaining administrative duties, promoting a supportive, respectful and harmonious team environment. Nookomisnaang Shelter has 3 rotating shifts: 8:00am – 4:00pm; 4:00pm – 12:00am;
12:00am – 8:00am.

Responsibilities
1. Plan and facilitate safe therapeutic counselling to individuals and/or families by providing:
Accurate and complete intake packages
Orientation to the environment and counselling process
2. In accordance to the minimal standards, ensure case management responsibilities are current and accurate by:
Submitting documentation for feedback, revision and approval
Updating client contact sheets and case management tracking sheets
3. Prepare, conduct and maintain administrative duties by:
Adhering to and abiding by the contents of the Shelter Service Operations Manual
Complete and submitting weekly time sheets and appropriate leave forms
4. Promote a supportive, respectful and harmonious team environment by:
Working cooperatively and in coordination with all staff members
Communicating concerns will all staff members in a sensitive and direct manner to promote understanding and resolution

Qualifications
Post-Secondary graduate in Social Work or relevant discipline.
Minimum of 2 years of work and/or volunteer experience in the provision of services regarding family violence.
Understanding of the impact of family violence on the individual family, clan, nation and community

Interested applicants MUST submit: 1) A cover letter; 2) Updated resume; 3) Photocopy of certificates/diploma/degree
from a post-secondary institution, and 4) Contact information (email, phone number) of 2 work related references.
Attention: Melissa Roy
NAANDWECHIGE-GAMIG Wikwemikong Health Centre
P.O. Box 101, 16A Complex Drive, Wikwemikong, Ontario P0P 2J0
Telephone: [phone] / Fax: [phone] / Email: [e-mail]
Deadline: Until Position Filled
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered and we appreciate your interest.