Mental Health Worker/counsellor

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada Partners in Parenting Inc. Full time

**Partners In Parenting Inc.**

Partners In Parenting is a culturally sensitive, community-based organization. Collectively, we are committed to providing socially inclusive supported living and day service programs. By empowering our teams, we strive to provide high quality care in a learning environment.

**Mental Health Worker/Counsellor**

You will be working with adults who have a Dual Diagnosis and provide support to Inuit clients. You will be integral in the day-to-day lives of our clients and developing their life skills while providing quality care. Help foster lifelong friendships and community connections. Must have experience /education supporting individuals with complex trauma. Must speak English as well as be fluent in the North Baffin dialect of Inuktitut.

**Job Duties & Responsibilities**
- Support with the mental health needs of Inuit clients.
- Facilitate active participation in cultural and community events for individuals with complex trauma.
- Provide support and language interpretation services during crisis management.
- Support in managing challenging behaviours. The ability to use sound judgement in crisis situations.
- Support and spend time developing and implementing activities and events with clients.

**Experience**:

- Mental Health: 1 year (preferred)
- Behavioural Support/following Behaviour Protocols: 1 year (preferred)

**Qualifications**
- Specialty in working with Mental Health
- Standard First Aid & CPR Level C
- Experience with Developmental Disabilities
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Access to a reliable vehicle as some locations are not accessible by bus.

**Job Position: Occassional Part-time Rotations, Flex hours**
- Under 20 hours a week
- Flexible days of the week and Hours

**Salary information**
- based on education and experience
- Shift premiums for weekend, signing bonus and $3/hour Government Wage Enhancement available on top of base rate

Previous experience is required, but we are open to individuals with previous transferable skills such as:

- Support Worker, Personal Support Worker, Caregiver, Social Work, Community Support Worker, PSW, Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Residential Support Worker, DSW, Group Home experience

**Application Instructions**:
**Language Requirement**:

- English
- The North Baffin dialect of Inuktitu

**Licence/Certification**:

- Driver's License / Access to a vehicle (preferred)

**Work Location: Various location**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Expected hours: 10 - 20 per week

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
- Retention bonus

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Language**:

- Inuit (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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