Residential Counsellor

Biidaaban Healing Lodge; Heron Bay; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Biidaaban Healing Lodge in Ontario seeks a Residential Counsellor to join our Aboriginal-focused treatment program. The role supports clients within the First Nation communities in the Robinson Superior Treaty area, delivering counselling in a respectful, empowering manner.

Applicants should hold a university degree in Human Services (Social Work or Psychology) with 3–5 years of counselling experience, and possess strong communication skills with the ability to work both independently and in a

Qualifications

• University degree in Human Services with specialization in Social Work or Psychology, plus 3–5 years counselling experience.
• Experience working with First Nation individuals, families and communities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Working knowledge of computer programs and basic administration.

Responsibilities

• Assess long- and short-term goals of clients and deliver high-quality counselling with empowerment and respect.
• Assist in developing treatment plans that promote healing and recovery.
• Design and deliver programs to meet needs of individuals, families and communities; facilitate groups.
• Ensure completion of all required forms and documents.

Skills

Counselling

Teamwork

Communication

First Nations knowledge

Independent work

Computer literacy

Education

University degree in Human Services (Social Work or Psychology)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Residential Counsellor

Permanent Full-time

The Biidaaban Healing Lodge is a 12-unit residential treatment program located on the Biigtigong Nishnaabeg formerly Pic River First Nation, which is approximately 25 kilometers from Marathon, ON. We are mandated to provide quality treatment to all Aboriginal and Metis people residing in the Robinson Superior Treaty area. We provide treatment for unresolved trauma stemming from sexual abuse, family violence, adult children of trauma, grief and abandonment and anger solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

Working as a team member within the counselling unit and in conjunction with the First Nation communities in the area and under the direction of the Senior Counsellor, the counsellor is responsible for:

• To assess the long- and short-term goals of the clientele involved in our programs and to deliver high quality counselling services in a manner that reflects empowerment and respect.
• To assist in the development of quality treatment plans that promote healing and recovery.
• To design and deliver quality programs as needed and required to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities
• To facilitate and deliver educational and therapeutic groups; and to ensure the effective completion of all required forms and documents.
• A job description is available upon request.

Qualifications

• University degree in Human Services with specialization in Social Work; Psychology or a related field of study with three to five years counselling experience, preferably in a treatment setting with the ability to do individual and group therapy (Combinations of education and work experience will be considered.)
• Experience working with First Nation’s individuals, families and communities, and a working knowledge of healing and recovery from a Native perspective.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong communication skills, a working knowledge of computer programs
• An understanding of the issues that impact First Nation communities and the Anishinaabek way of life

We would like to thank you for expressing an interest in joining our team: however, only those candidates who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

This project has received funding from the Ministry of Community and Social Services.