Land Based Counsellor

1 month ago

Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, Canada Gwekwaadziwin Miikan Full time

Land Based Counsellor

Full-Time Contract (with possibility of permanent employment upon successful completion of contract)

Position Description:

The Land Based Counselor is a unique position that combines the skills of an outdoor experiential learning leader with that of a treatment counselor. Staff in this position will be living and working in outdoor settings with participants and will have a 3-week rotational schedule. Staff will be responsible for delivering a holistic treatment program with a significant focus on Anishinabek culture and the land.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Reporting to the Land Based Team Leader
  • Responsible for taking direction from the Team Leader and Senior Leadership and implementing it within the program.
  • Continue to develop and implement model of care.
  • Deliver a treatment-focused outdoor experiential learning program; ensure group safety, teach wilderness skills, solidify course logistics, and maintain focus on the Anishinabek Culture and the therapeutic elements of the program.
  • Assist in the development of client-centered holistic treatment plans.
  • Assist with the transition of participants to the live-in or community aftercare programs.
  • Assist in the implementation of research projects.
  • Perform other related duties to support the needs of the organization across all three phases of the program.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum requirement is a diploma in a human service field or in outdoor leadership.
  • Mental health and addictions training.
  • Preference given to an Individual of Anishinaabe ancestry with knowledge and understanding of Anishinabek history, clan systems, protocols, etiquette, culture, traditions, and ceremonies.
  • Proven experience with group management; and program development, delivery, and evaluation.
  • Experience working in the Mental Health and Addictions field.
  • Experience working with at-risk populations in a wilderness setting.
  • WFR or Adv WFA with experience managing backcountry medical issues.
  • Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and projects.
  • Able to participate in outdoor and athletic programming.
  • Mature individual who can work independently with preference given to individuals living a traditional lifestyle and being on a life-long journey in traditional knowledge.

Requirements:

  • Possesses a valid Ontario class ‘G’ driver’s license in good standing with access to a reliable vehicle, able to obtain an ‘F’ class Driver’s license with a preference given to those who already hold a class ‘F’ driver’s license.
  • Ability to work outside normal business hours as required within the 3-week rotation schedule.
  • Must have a relevant Diploma – with a preference for a designation with a regulatory college.

Salary: Starting at $52,000/Annual

To Apply: Please complete the application online at gwek.bamboohr.com/careers

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

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