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Indigenous Wellness Counsellor Position

2 months ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada OCAD University Full time
Indigenous Wellness Counsellor Job Description

OCAD University is seeking a highly skilled and culturally sensitive Indigenous Wellness Counsellor to join our team. The successful candidate will provide holistic, culturally appropriate services to support the wellness of Indigenous students at OCAD University.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Implement client-centred, trauma-informed strategies to support Indigenous students' wellness, reflective of the students' self-determined goals.
  • Provide personal, crisis, and 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.
  • Develop relationships with internal and external community partners and resources, including the Student Wellness Centre, Financial Aid & Awards, Student Advising, Safety Security & Campus Operations, Anishnawbe Health Toronto, and Native Child & Family Services of Toronto.
  • 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 regarding 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, or a combination of equivalent education and/or lived experience.
  • 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, including depressed/low mood, disordered eating, low self-esteem, anxiety, self-harm, and 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.
  • Understanding and respect of Indigenous cultural knowledge, including traditional teachings and protocols of the region, with respect to working with Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
  • Demonstrated respect for individual, cultural, community, and organizational diversity, including the ability to identify and understand intersecting issues related to gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, race/ethnicity, immigration status, religion, Indigenous heritage, and gender identity.
  • Demonstrated ability to recognize mental health challenges and onset of mental illness and make timely, appropriate referrals and provide outreach as needed.
  • Proven judgement, discretion, and boundaries in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters and the ability to respond appropriately with sound judgement to crisis situations, seeking consultation as required.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the principles of equity and diversity, and experience promoting a respectful work and learning environment for students, staff, and faculty.
  • Team player, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently, and display a high degree of initiative.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills; ability to respond to a variety of needs of various stakeholders.
  • Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Compensation:

Hiring Range: $36.77 to $42.16 per hour, commensurate with experience, plus 4% vacation pay and 7% in lieu of benefits; Salary Range: $36.77 to $48.33 per hour.

Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday, 21 hours per week. This is a temporary, part-time, one (1) year contract.

The incumbent in this role will be expected to report to work on campus.

The successful applicant will have Indigenous citizenship, connection to an Indigenous community (First Nations, Inuit, Métis), and a commitment to Indigenous community development, partnership building, and growing OCAD University's priority to decolonize and Indigenize art and design education. Candidates are encouraged to share information in their cover letter about their Indigenous citizenship and relevant experience with Indigenous communities.