Indigenous Family Counsellor: Safe Therapeutic Support

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory; Tipton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Nookomisnaang Counsellor is a position at Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory based in Ontario. Responsible for planning and facilitating safe therapeutic counselling, as well as promoting care management duties to meet minimal standards, while handling administrative tasks and supporting a collaborative team environment.

Strong emphasis on family violence services and community wellbeing. Qualified candidates hold a post-secondary degree in Social Work or a related discipline, with at least two

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Promote a supportive, respectful and harmonious team environment by: Working cooperatively and in coordination with all staff members; Communicating concerns with all staff members in a sensitive and direct manner to promote understanding and resolution.

Education

Post-Secondary graduate in Social Work or relevant discipline

Job description

Nookomisnaang Counsellor is a position at Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory based in Ontario. Responsible for planning and facilitating safe therapeutic counselling, as well as promoting care management duties to meet minimal standards, while handling administrative tasks and supporting a collaborative team environment.

Strong emphasis on family violence services and community wellbeing. Qualified candidates hold a post-secondary degree in Social Work or a related discipline, with at least two