Counsellor

1 month ago

Sioux Lookout, Canada Firefly Full time

FIREFLY is a multi-service, non-profit organization located in Northwestern Ontario that has recently been designated a Children's Treatment Centre. In November 2022, FIREFLY achieved "Exemplary Standing" with Accreditation Canada. We are dedicated to supporting and strengthening the health and well-being of families, children, and youth through emotional, physical, developmental, and community services. Clients can access FIREFLY service in a variety of locations: centre based, in community (fly-in and drive-in communities), in schools, pre-school and child care settings. FIREFLY offices are located throughout Northwestern Ontario, providing a unique opportunity to build strong relationships with children and families, local colleagues and community partners. FIREFLY delivers many of our services in partnership with local First Nation organizations and is committed to building cultural safety into all that we do.

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Purpose of Position:

FIREFLY requires a full time Counsellor for our Sioux Lookout, ON location.

This position will provide service in all FIREFLY locations, as required, through both in-person and virtual service delivery. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Counsellor will be responsible for providing assessment, case planning, intervention, and program development services. You will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team who possesses excellent organizational, computer, written and oral communication skills. This position requires the ability to set priorities and to work co-operatively under pressure, while establishing strong partnerships with community stakeholder organizations.

You will be required to work from a "strengths-based, solution-focused" perspective to facilitate positive problem solving while accessing a client's and/or family's inherent strengths to address mental health challenges. Also required is the ability to develop, coordinate and implement intervention plans on a case-by-case basis. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in working systemically along with proven skills working collaboratively with service collaterals in a culturally sensitive manner. Some evening work and travel is required. FIREFLY will provide formal clinical counselling supervision to the successful candidate.

Benefits of working at FIREFLY:

  • Pension Plan (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan HOOPP).
  • Professional development opportunities including access to educational websites and opportunity to attend trainings.
  • Vacation entitlement starting at 4 weeks per fiscal year (pro-rated in the first year of service).
  • Paid sick leave accrued at 1.25 days per month.
  • Additional paid days off: Wellness Days (3 total per fiscal year) and Community Service and Cultural Days (3 total per fiscal year).
  • Flexibility within the 35 hour workweek to meet the needs of the client and yourself.
  • Ability to join, contribute, and learn from a multitude of committees that support your progressive attitude including neurodiversity, inclusion, ethics, family engagement, wellness, truth and reconciliation.
  • A supportive team and great workplace culture.

Key Job Functions:

  • Develop, coordinate and implement intervention plans on a case-by-case basis
  • Utilize assessment tools as required by the agency and Ministry standards
  • Document work with clients utilizing the agency recording package and maintain current client records
  • Attend relevant meetings with and/or on behalf of clients and the agency
  • Participate in on-going professional development and acquisition of new knowledge relevant to the field
  • Advise Clinical Manager of case situations that may have implications for the Agency

Education/Experience/Skills/Knowledge Required:

  • Masters and/or Graduate Degree in Human Services preferred
  • Undergraduate Degree in Human Services with related experience would be considered
  • Must be a member in good standing with a College recognized by the Psychotherapy Act, 2007.
  • Knowledge of child and adolescent development, systems theory, family dynamics and the clinical assessment process
  • Knowledge of relevant governing legislation and regulations
  • Fluency in French would be an asset
  • Demonstrated competency of the culture(s) of clients being served is an asset
  • Must have a current and valid Driver's License

Conditions of Employment:

  • The ability to manage a reasonable workload; effective priority-setting and follow-up
  • Role model the vision and values of the Agency
  • Value the concept of teamwork and ability to work independently
  • Ability to deal with conflict, mediate and problem solve
  • Quality of work to meet or exceed Agency specifications
  • Current Criminal Reference check with Vulnerable Sector Screen that is free of any offenses
  • Must respect and actively promote health and safety policies of the Agency

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