Youth Addictions Counsellor

1 month ago

Winnipeg, Canada Neecheewam Inc. Full time

**Position**:Youth Addictions Counsellor - casual and permanent part-time positions

**Location**: Ata Chiminis Mikisiw “Eagle Embracing You” Healing Lodge

**Hours**:Varies (evening, weekend and overnight shifts available)

**Wage Scale**:$17.92 - $25.80 (dependent upon experience, skills and education)

**JOB SUMMARY**

The Neecheewam Youth Addictions Counsellor is responsible for implementing all aspects of the day-to-day functioning of programming at Eagle Embracing You Healing Lodge. This position is directly focused on relationship building, advocacy, crisis intervention, addictions support, and mental health and addictions education using a trauma informed harm reduction approach.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Responsible for day-to-day functioning of a nurturing, safe, therapeutic environment and ensuring that residents are supported mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
- Building trusting relationships with residents and staff in a supportive and non-judgmental way.
- Using daily life events to initiate learning opportunities and teach life skills (cooking, cleaning, chores, personal hygiene, etc.) to residents.
- Organize, plan and facilitate activities and learning opportunities.
- Transport residents to appropriate meetings, appointments, activities, and events.
- Intervene appropriately in times of emergency or crisis.
- Encourage and participate in traditional Indigenous practices, such as traditional ceremony and teachings related to Indigenous culture.

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**
- Child and Youth Care diploma/certificate and/or Addictions certificate is considered an asset
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with youth.
- Experience working in a crisis or addictions setting is an asset.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**
- Knowledge and experience working with sexually exploited youth
- Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and beliefs an asset
- Ability to speak an Indigenous language an asset
- Must be willing to obtain necessary training as per agency training policy (CPR/First Aid, Trauma Informed training, etc.)
- Valid drivers’ licence required.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Neecheewam is committed to representing diversity among our staff and volunteers. Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with lived experience, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged._

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $17.92-$25.80 per hour

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-07-31

  • Youth Care Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Neecheewam Inc. Full time

    **Position**:Youth Addictions Counsellor - Casual (s) **Location**: Eagle Embracing You Healing Lodge **Hours**:Evening, Weekend, and Overnight Shifts **Starting Wage**:$17.00 **JOB SUMMARY** The Neecheewam Youth Addictions Counsellor is responsible for implementing all aspects of the day-to-day functioning of programming at Eagle Embracing You Healing...

  • Addictions Counsellor

    4 days ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Calian Group Ltd. Full time

    Division: HealthCalian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our...

  • Youth Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Neecheewam Inc. Full time

    **Date Posted**:September 20, 2023 **Position**:Youth Addictions Counsellor - Casual (s) **Location**: Eagle Embracing You Healing Lodge **Closing Date**:Ongoing **Wage Scale**:$17.07 -$18.90 **JOB SUMMARY** Neecheewam Inc. has **Casual Positions** available at the Eagle Embracing You Healing Lodge. These casual positions can lead to part-time, and...

  • In-house Healing Counsellor

    6 days ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Native Addictions Council of Manitoba Full time

    **Native Addictions Council of Manitoba (NACM)** **Background**: Reporting directly to the Program Coordinator, the In-House Healing Counsellor will be responsible for providing culturally based counselling and treatment services in a manner that is consistent with NACM’s mission statement. The In-House Healing Counsellor will provide one-on-one...

  • Indigenous Addictions Counsellor

    1 month ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Executive Medical Solutions Full time

    Executive Medical Solutions is seeking an Indigenous Addictions Counsellor who will be responsible for working with individuals affected by mental health and substance use/misuse within a multi-disciplinary team. This includes providing counseling, group sessions, and other programming support. The Addictions Counsellor will act in accordance with the...

  • In-House Healing Counsellor

    2 weeks ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Native Addictions Council of Manitoba Full time

    JOB TITLE IN-HOUSE HEALING COUNSELLOR NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201 POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME Background: Reporting directly to the Program Coordinator, the In-House Healing Counsellor will be responsible for providing culturally based counselling and treatment services in a manner that is consistent with NACM’s mission statement. The In-House...

  • In-House Healing Counsellor

    2 weeks ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Native Addictions Council of Manitoba Full time

    JOB TITLE IN-HOUSE HEALING COUNSELLOR NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201 POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME Background: Reporting directly to the Program Coordinator, the In-House Healing Counsellor will be responsible for providing culturally based counselling and treatment services in a manner that is consistent with NACM’s mission statement. The In-House...

  • In-House Healing Counsellor

    2 weeks ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Native Addictions Council of Manitoba Full time

    NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201 POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME Background: Reporting directly to the Program Coordinator, the In-House Healing Counsellor will be responsible for providing culturally based counselling and treatment services in a manner that is consistent with NACM’s mission statement. The In-House Healing Counsellor will...

  • In-House Healing Counsellor

    1 week ago

    Winnipeg, MB, Canada Native Addictions Council of Manitoba Full time

    JOB TITLE IN-HOUSE HEALING COUNSELLOR NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME Background: Reporting directly to the Program Coordinator, the In-House Healing Counsellor will be responsible for providing culturally based counselling and treatment services in a manner that is consistent with NACM’s mission statement. The In-House...

  • Child and Youth Mental Health Counsellor

    4 days ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Children's Therapy Collective Full time

    Children's Therapy Collective is currently seeking passionate Child and Youth Counsellor/Mental Health Therapists to join our team on a casual/contract basis with flexible hours and caseload. **Responsibilities**: - Deliver counselling/therapy interventions to children and youth with social, emotional, and behavioral support needs, including complex...

  • Key Counsellor

    7 hours ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Neecheewam Inc. Full time

    **Date Posted: February 10, 2023** **Position: Key Counsellor (Full-time)** **Location: White Butterfly Healing Lodge, Winnipeg** **Closing Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2023** **Wage Scale: $17.70- $24.70** **Neecheewam Inc. has a Full-time Key Counsellor position available at the White Butterfly Healing Lodge, shifts are on rotation and will include...

  • In-House Healing Mentor/Counsellor

    2 weeks ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Native Addictions Council of Manitoba Full time

    NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201 POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME Background: Reporting directly to the Program Coordinator, the Mentor’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: organizing classroom space and other areas, overseeing that the kitchen area chores are completed before any programming or free time for the relatives. The Mentor...

  • In-House Healing Mentor/Counsellor

    2 weeks ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Native Addictions Council of Manitoba Full time

    NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201 POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME Background: Reporting directly to the Program Coordinator, the Mentor’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: organizing classroom space and other areas, overseeing that the kitchen area chores are completed before any programming or free time for the relatives. The Mentor...

  • Youth Mental Health Community Counsellors, 1.0 Eft

    1 month ago

    Winnipeg, Canada NorWest Co-op Community Health Full time

    **Huddle NorWest - Youth Mental Health Community Counsellors** **Hiring three full-time (1.0 EFT) indefinite term positions** **Starting as soon as possible, and going until likely October 31, 2024.** **Internal & External Posting** **_Salary range: $34.836-$40.388 per hour. Benefits as per MAHCP. - ** The Youth Mental Health Community Counsellor will...

  • Youth Care Worker

    3 days ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Neecheewam Inc. Full time

    **Date Posted**:April 2, 2024 **Position**: Key Counsellor (Full-time 6-Month Term Position C) **Location**: White Butterfly Healing Lodge, Winnipeg **Closing Date**:April 9, 2024 **Wage Scale**:$19.01 **Neecheewam Inc. has a Full-time 6-month Term - Key Counsellor position available at White Butterfly Healing Lodge, shifts are on rotation and are...

  • Youth Care Worker

    2 days ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Neecheewam Inc. Full time

    **Date Posted**: August 24, 2023 **Position**: Key Counsellor - Casuals (2) **Location**: Blue Turtle Healing Lodge, Winnipeg **Closing Date**: Sept 1, 2023 **Neecheewam Inc. has Casual positions available at Blue Turtle Healing Lodge, shifts will include Evenings and Overnights as required.** Blue Turtle Healing Lodge is a one bed placement program,...

  • Rehabilitation Counsellor

    9 hours ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre of Winnipeg, Inc. Full time

    .** TERM JOB POSTING ** **Position: REHABILITATION COUNSELLOR** **Department**:Indigenous-ledRapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) Clinic **Site**: Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre of Winnipeg, Inc. (AHWC) in the Neeginan Centre **Address**: 181 Higgins Avenue **Reports to**:Director of RAAM **Status**: 1.0 FTE **Hours of Operation**: 11-7...

  • Team Lead

    7 days ago

    Winnipeg, Canada The Link: Youth and Family Supports Full time

    **SUMMARY**:The Youth Hub Team Lead will work in coordination with the Program Manager to support the daily operations to ensure guests have access to basic needs and participate in system navigation services. They will be primarily responsible for coordinating, planning, and implementing youth activities, collaborating with community providers to establish...

  • Full Time Counselor

    1 week ago

    Winnipeg, MB, Canada Native Addictions Council of Manitoba Full time

    JOB TITLE IN-HOUSE HEALING COUNSELLOR NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME Background: Reporting directly to the Program Coordinator, the In-House Healing Counsellor will be responsible for providing culturally based counselling and treatment services in a manner that is consistent with NACM’s mission statement. The In-House...

  • Rehabilitation Counsellor

    4 weeks ago

    Winnipeg, Canada Shared Health Full time

    **Requisition ID**: 332825 **Position Number**: 20052636 **Posting End Date**: March16, 2023 **City**: Winnipeg **Site**: Shared Health **Work Location**: Winnipeg Shared Health **Department / Unit**: SH - Youth Residential **Job Stream**: Clinical **Union**: SHMGEU AFM **Anticipated Start Date**: 03/20/2023 **FTE**:Casual **Anticipated Shift**:...