Indigenous Counsellor Ft

2 days ago

Thunder Bay, Canada St Joseph's Care Group Full time

**Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION**

**Status: Full Time**

**Department: Indigenous Relations**

**Site: St. Joseph's Hospital**

**Shifts: Days**

**Rate of Pay: $34.27 - $47.50**

Reporting to the Clinical Lead - Indigenous Services, the Indigenous Counsellor works within the Indigenous Health Support Team to carry out the delivery of culturally competent and safe client-centered care. The Indigenous Counsellor will practice from an Indigenous worldview that recognizes the values, beliefs and customs while working from a wholistic lens. It is the role of the Indigenous Counsellor to ensure clients are receiving therapeutic counselling grounded in an Indigenous trauma informed framework.

**Qualifications**:
**Education/Experience**:

- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) with training and/or certification in a specialty area preferred (i.e., Indigenous field of study, or Indigenous trauma)
- Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Thorough knowledge of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as set out by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Comprehensive understanding of the social determinants of health of Indigenous people and the social consequences and risk factors associated with client conditions (i.e., addictions, trauma, mental health)
- Experience related to client care for people from Indigenous, geriatric, and addictions and mental health populations

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Ability to manage a complex clinical practice in a health care setting
- Understand the importance of trauma informed practice through a cultural lens
- Knowledge of Indigenous ceremonies and traditional healing practices
- Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, historical trauma, intergenerational trauma, history, and social determinants of health
- Assessment and treatment of complex psychosocial issues
- Knowledge of Indigenous history, culture and worldview
- Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
- Ability to deliver presentations to a variety of audiences
- Ability to establish effective and collaborative working relationships with a variety of stakeholders including community partners within the Indigenous community
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Appreciation and respect of others cultural teachings and understanding and, working within a multi-faith setting
- Ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional team environment
- Competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act

**Assets**:

- Ability to speak Ojibwe or Oji-Cree is preferred

**CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT**
- Ability to travel to various work locations as required and provide own transportation
- This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.

**_St. Joseph's Care Group is committed to providing high quality client-centred care by building a respectful and inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. Individuals who speak a second language including French, Finnish, Italian, Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, etc. are encouraged to apply. _

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