Developmental Disability Support Counsellor

16 hours ago


Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada St Full time

About Us

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St.Amant is a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of supports for adults, children and their families in Manitoba. Our over 2,000 staff follow a person-centred approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family.

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Our Mission

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We are guided by our core values of Collaboration, Hospitality, Excellence and Respect. We strive to create an inclusive workforce representative of the people we support, including diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities.

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The Role

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We are currently recruiting a Counsellor to support our Jordan's Principle initiative. This hybrid remote position is based in Winnipeg with frequent overnight travel to First Nation communities in Manitoba.

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Duties and Responsibilities

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  • The Counsellor provides services in accordance with the Mission and Values of St.Amant, policies and procedures of the assigned Program(s), external legislation and regulatory bodies, and all relevant professional standards of practice.">
  • The Counsellor uses service evaluation feedback to purposefully and continually strengthen services.">
  • The Counsellor participates in continuous quality improvement activities, including the development, modification, and implementation of service and program goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards.">
  • The Counsellor will work effectively with clients, caregivers, and families, to supervise and teach others, and to work harmoniously with others.">
  • The Counsellor will have extensive knowledge and application of individual and family/group dynamics, community resources, and how to make use of them.">
  • The Counsellor will have previous counselling experience, including individual work with children and adults.">
  • The Counsellor will be able to identify high-risk situations and respond appropriately.">
  • The Counsellor will have knowledge of the literature in the area of developmental disabilities, of the history of support and treatment to individuals diagnosed with a developmental disability, and of current trends, philosophies, and practices concerning their care, education, work, and lifestyles.">
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Qualifications

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  • Masters obtained in counselling, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, or related discipline from a recognized university.">
  • Previous counselling experience, including individual work with children and adults.">
  • Extensive knowledge and application of individual and family/group dynamics, community resources, and how to make use of them.">
  • Knowledge of CCPA Code of Ethics (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association).">
  • Ability to identify high-risk situations and respond appropriately.">
  • Ability to work effectively with clients, caregivers, and families, to supervise and teach others, and to work harmoniously with others.">
  • Knowledge of the literature in the area of developmental disabilities, of the history of support and treatment to individuals diagnosed with a developmental disability, and of current trends, philosophies, and practices concerning their care, education, work, and lifestyles.">
  • Experience working within Indigenous communities/cultures is an asset.">
  • Knowledge of an Indigenous culture and language would be an asset.">
  • Ability to travel, including to remote communities in Manitoba where travel by small plane and/or boat may be required, in addition to overnight stays in or around a respective community.">
  • Ability to work flexible hours as necessary.">
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Salary and Benefits

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This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a comprehensive compensation plan and opportunities for professional growth and development.

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Location

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This position is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with frequent overnight travel to First Nation communities in Manitoba.

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Language

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Proficiency in both official languages (English/French) would be considered an asset.

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Condition of Employment

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As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check with vulnerable sector search, adult abuse registry check, child abuse registry check, and prior contact check.

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