Residential Counsellor

Biidaaban Healing Lodge; Heron Bay; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Biidaaban Healing Lodge in Ontario invites applications for a Residential Counsellor. This permanent, full-time role supports Aboriginal and Metis clients through individual and group counselling in a 12-unit residential program.

The counsellor works with First Nation communities, develops treatment plans, delivers educational groups, and collaborates with the Senior Counsellor to ensure high-quality care. Qualifications include a university degree in Human Services and 3–5 years of counselling

Qualifications

• University degree in Human Services with specialization in Social Work or Psychology.
• 3–5 years counselling experience.
• Experience with First Nation communities preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess long- and short-term goals of clients and deliver high-quality counselling with empowerment and respect.
• Develop quality treatment plans that promote healing and recovery.
• Design and deliver programs to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities.
• Facilitate educational and therapeutic groups and complete required forms.

Skills

Counselling experience

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

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.