Child and Youth Mental Health Counsellor

1 week ago

Ottawa, Canada Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families Full time

_Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth & Families is a multi service non-profit organization serving Inuit children, youth, and their families, dedicated to providing cultural, educational, and support services in a caring, respectful, and collaborative environment that fosters strong and proud Inuit children and families._

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Under the supervision of the Community Initiatives and Mental Health Manager the Child & Youth Mental Health Counsellor will be responsible for the provision of assessment and counselling services for Inuit children and youth. Services will be embedded in an Inuit cultural framework for mental wellness that combines western and Inuit specific knowledge and counselling practices.

**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Provide high quality evidence based and culturally centered counselling services for Inuit children and youth.
- Deliver individual family, group counselling services to clients of the Agency
- Perform case management and develop individualized plans of care
- Offer specialized counselling for children, youth and/or parents/caregivers who are dealing with complex mental health issues including concurrent disorders
- Complete approved screening tools with clients
- Assess client’s needs and make referrals when appropriate
- Support clients to identify counselling goals and strategies for achievement
- Maintain secure and accurate client files; document individualized plans of care and/or safety plans
- Keep confidential case notes for all clients and review files with clinical supervisor
- Advocate for the needs of Inuit children and youth
- Represent Inuuqatigiit at meetings, presentations and conferences with stakeholders, including partner agencies, funders and government
- Maintain effective administrative systems,
- Meet all tracking, evaluation and reporting requirements of funder and Inuuqatigiit (maintaining project statistics, meeting project targets)
- Liaise and collaborate with team: art/music therapist, cultural coordinator, occupational therapist, Inuit Children & Youth Service Coordinator.
- Other duties as required by the manager

**ACCOUNTABILITY**
- Accountable to support children, youth, parents, caregivers as required.
- Accountable to the effective and efficient delivery of services in keeping with funding agreements

**WORKING RELATIONSHIPS**
- Develop supportive and professional rapport with Inuuqatigiit staff; and
- Assist in the planning and organization of the Inuuqatigiit events (e.g., Inuit Day, AGM, Christmas Party).

**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**
- Inuit descent preferred
- Fluency in Inuktitut would be a strong asset
- Knowledge of the needs of Inuit children, youth, families and/or caregivers
- Knowledge of trauma informed counselling
- Knowledge of Inuit and non-Inuit community services and supports
- Knowledge of western and traditional Inuit counselling practices
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to operate computer systems and relevant software
- Ability to respond effectively in crisis situations
- Ability to work in a collaborative staff team environment
- Ability to function effectively in a high stress environment
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and having access to a vehicle would be considered a strong asset.

**QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS**
- Master’s degree in Social Work or Counselling
- Membership in a related professional college
- At least 3 years’ experience in individual and group counselling, psychoeducation, case management, crisis intervention and recognized therapeutic approaches
- Experience counselling children and youth with complex mental health needs including concurrent disorders, such as PTSD, suicidal ideation and substance use concerns
- Experience working with Inuit or Indigenous communities
- ASIST, CPR / First Aid Certification (or willingness to become certified)
- Medical certification of good health
- Police Record Check-Vulnerable Sector required in keeping with Inuuqatigiit Personnel Policies and Procedures
- **Note that accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require specific accommodations, please contact the HR Department through the contact information provided above, so that we can make suitable arrangements with you.**_
- **This position is dependent upon funding approval**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON K1K 4L2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Inuit and non-Inuit community services and supports: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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