Indigenous Wellness Counsellor

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada OCAD University Full time

OCAD University acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabeg and the Huron-Wendat, who are the original owners and custodians of the land on which we work, stand and create._

**_ Please note that internal job postings are open only to current permanent OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees and temporary OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees with one year of continuous service._**

Reporting to the Manager, Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) the Indigenous Wellness Counsellor** **provides holistic, culturally appropriate services, supporting Indigenous student wellness through one-to-one counselling, group activities and workshops focused on the well-being of Indigenous students at OCAD University (OCAD U). The Indigenous Wellness Counsellor is situated in the ISC and supported by OCAD U’s Student Wellness Centre. Delivering personal, crisis and short-term counselling and guidance to Indigenous students, the Indigenous Wellness Counsellor supports the delivery of culturally relevant, experiential learning opportunities through the Indigenous Student Centre, focused on supporting the cultural, social and emotional success of Indigenous students.

**Summary of Responsibilities**:

- Implement client-centred, trauma-informed strategies for the purpose of supporting Indigenous students’ wellness, reflective of the students self-determined goals
- Provide personal, crisis and/or short-term counselling and guidance to Indigenous students; based on an Indigenous holistic framework and other therapeutic or theoretical frameworks
- Aid clients in identifying and addressing socio-emotional, mental health, and interpersonal challenges that may be affecting their academic success and well-being
- Work in collaboration with Visiting Elders to support Indigenous students as needed or as requested
- Participate in relevant internal and external consultation meetings that support the overall work of the ISC, Indigenous OCAD U and the broader University community
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of relevant University policies, procedures and practices as it relates to supporting Indigenous students; providing internal referrals as needed
- Participate as a resource in relevant internal policy and processes reviews in collaboration with Indigenous campus stakeholders as needed
- Develop relationships with internal and external community partners and resources (e.g. Student Wellness Centre, Financial Aid & Awards, Student Advising, Safety Security & Campus Operations, Anishnawbe Health Toronto, Native Child & Family Services of Toronto) and provide referrals to other health professionals including general practitioners, psychiatrists, and other specialists as needed
- Respond as required to crises/emergencies under the supervision of the Manager, Indigenous Student Centre with support from the Manager, Student Wellness Centre
- Review, re-assess and modify support plans, including those in crisis and/or at risk of self-harm/suicide, as required, based on student needs and in consultation with the ISC and SWC team, and other community supports as needed
- Complete timely documentation according to the Student Wellness Centre and regulatory policies
- Attend weekly ISC meetings; liaise with SWC staff and leadership with regards to counselling, case management, professional development, consultation, and crisis management
- Assess for, and when appropriate, recommend non-disability accommodations, and/or short-term academic accommodations, liaising with Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
- Support ISC weekly programming, events and workshops as needed; participate in evening, or after-hours programming as needed
- Support the Manager, Indigenous Student Centre in other duties that contribute to the successful operation of the Indigenous Student Centre

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum of five (5) years of experience/training in providing group and individual counselling in a community setting, health/mental health, advocacy, case management, harm reduction, conflict resolution and crisis intervention
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Social Work, Social Service Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Psychology, Counselling, Mental Health and Addiction a combination of equivalent education and/or lived experience will be taken into consideration
- Masters level education and/or registration with a regulatory body in Ontario considered an asset
- Familiarity with mental health and behavioural concerns that commonly present in post-secondary students (e.g., depressed/low mood, disordered eating, low self-esteem, anxiety, self-harm, substance use)
- Demonstrated recent, direct experience engaging with Indigenous communities within a mental health capacity
- Understanding of Indigenous issues, including the effects of intergenerational and colonial trauma as well as challenges that indigenous students face in obtaining and participating in post-secondary education
- Understa

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