Addictions and Mental Health Counsellor and Facilitator

Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council

NIIGAANIIN SERVICES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

E'NAADMAAGET-COUNSELING UNIT

Job Type: Full Time 

Vacancies: 1

Location:  Naughton, Ontario

Hours of Work: Standard Days; includes occasional evenings and weekends (37.5 hours/ wk.) 

Annual Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000

Signing Bonus: A signing bonus will be offered to the successful candidate upon hire.

Do you want to join a dynamic team? We are looking an individual to join our Niigaaniin team providing mental health interventions.

If you are an out of the box thinker with a proven track record of working with Indigenous people in social services?

Then you need to apply and join our Niigaaniin Team

PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Niigaaniin Services Manager and the Director of Niigaaniin Services, the E'naadmaaget - Counselling Unit worker will work to develop and monitor community member Service/Action Plans with a focus on evidence-based mental health interventions. As partnerships are the key to the success of the Niigaaniin Services, the E'naadmaaget – Counselling Unit is required to cooperarate and work with the participating First Nations and other community-based and external organizations.

They will conduct self- administered assessments of individuals' dimensions to determine their pathways through services. They will collaborate with internal services as requested and make appropriate external referrals in crisis and exceptional circumstances to support successful Service/Action Plan completion. The E'naadmaaget will assist clients in achieving life stabilization and employability goals by incorporating Mino Bimaadizidaa curriculum in service delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements

• It is preferred for the applicant to be a registered band member of the First Nations serviced by Niigaaniin Services, including Batchewana First Nation, Garden River First Nation, Thessalon First Nation, Mississauga First Nation, Serpent River First Nation, Sagamok Anishnawbek, Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, and Wahnapitae First Nation,
• Career in Social Services Work and/or Diploma in Social Services Work and/or equivalent work experience,
• 2-5 years employment experience working with indigenous people and facilitating groups of diverse clients facing multiple barriers to employment is preferred,
• Motivational interview skills,
• Must provide a Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Peoples Sector Check applicable to the responsibilities of this position,
• Must provide a Drivers Abstract,
• Ability to travel, and
• Must have a valid Class "G" Driver's License with a reliable vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of Anishnaabemowin, culture and traditions of Indigenous people of the Robinson Huron Treaty,
• Will be knowledgeable about the culture and the significant characteristics of the social structure and relevant human services needs of Anishnawbe,
• All candidates must be able to work with a diverse population,
• Familiar with Employment Ontario Programs and Services,
• Solid knowledge of the Employment Ontario Programs, Canadian/Ontario labour market, Canadian/Ontario workplace practices, job search strategies and techniques,
• Familiar with return-to-work strategies, life skills, employment training and counselling,
• Familiar with community services networks and knowledge the Niigaaniin Services would be an asset,
• Ability to balance target outcomes with quality client care,
• Knowledge of federal and provincial policies and legislation, regulations and/or guidelines that are relevant to the funding and delivery of Niigaaniin services,
• Knowledge of the local labour market is essential; knowledge of broader labour market conditions and how to obtain information is also necessary, 
• Will have a thorough knowledge of the range of relevant community-based and external programs and services available to community members,
• Will be knowledgeable of the range of both contemporary and traditional methods of intervention, assessment, counselling, support, training, and healing that are effective in promoting community, family and individual development and well-being,
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook,
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills,
• Excellent communication (verbal/written),
• Excellent stress management skills,
• Efficient time management skills with adherence to timelines and deadline, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment,
• Ability to learn new skills and be flexible to adapt to changing workload, 
• Able to work independently and maintains a supportive and cooperative environment with colleagues and the communities, and
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

Application Deadline  Friday November 21, 12:00pm 

Apply Online:  

Christine Hodge, Human Resources Generalist

Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council; Niigaaniin Services

A full job description is available upon request, Please email  

Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council would like to say Miigwech to all that apply.

Only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. 

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