Outreach Counselor

Regenesis Centre for Recovery Inc. (RCR) is a nonprofit and registered charity opening a new addictions recovery facility in Winnipeg, MB Canada.

RCR will be the first of its kind in the province, offering wraparound secondary care addictions treatment, specifically catering to women and non-binary relatives from the 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and disabled communities.

In order to reflect the relatives RCR serves, preference will be given to women, non-binary, and 2-Spirit applicants belonging to the 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and / or disabled communities, and those who have lived experience with addiction.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the incumbent is responsible for :

• Providing professional, skilled psychosocial assessment, interventions, case management, and outreach services to individuals and groups;
• providing a range of psychosocial interventions that are aimed at assisting relatives, families, and groups cope with / adapt to addiction-related issues, using the healthcare system and other social systems effectively and efficiently;
• demonstrating leadership in assisting relatives to transition between their community, medical detox, primary care, RCR, and back into the greater community;
• providing individual counselling to individuals and couples, and family therapy where indicated; facilitating group therapy / work, seminars, and workshops;

relieving co-workers due to illness, vacation, and professional development.

Participating as a member of the RCR team and interpreting social, psychological, emotional, and family problems to the team;

maintaining excellent working relationships with team members and participating in team planning and problem-solving; performing a variety of administrative functions as required by the Executive Director.

Developing client educational materials; providing client education; participating in the clinical teaching and supervision of practicum students and colleagues from other professions;

and conducting program evaluation activities as needed.

Program development, program evaluation, community development, promoting advocacy, financial and administrative management and leadership activities as relevant to the position.

Education and Experience

Minimum of a Master’s degree in one or more of the following fields : clinical social work, counselling or clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, or related fields.

Registered psychiatric nurses may be considered.

• A minimum of 2 years working in the addictions / mental health field.
• Extensive knowledge of Manitoba’s judicial and Child and Family Services (CFS) systems.
• Extensive knowledge of Turtle Island’s Indigenous history, culture, customs, beliefs, and barriers within public systems.
• Extensive knowledge of 2SLGBTQIA+ history, culture, and barriers within public systems.
• Experience working within a trauma-informed care model.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and / or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the relevant regulatory body.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driver’s abstract, and access to a reliable vehicle required.
• Satisfactory criminal record and prior contact check, clear child and elder abuse registry check.
• First Aid / CPR, Mental Health First Aid, WEVAS, NVCI, or related / similar certifications are considered an asset.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional judgement and initiative.
• Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques, and best practices in the academic and clinical fields of healthcare.
• Understanding of health and social welfare systems.
• Ability to practice independently (work alone) and with minimum supervision.
• Must be organized in the workplace and determine clear priorities with focus and motivation.
• Computer literacy, specifically Google Workspace and cloud-based client management software.
• High level of problem-solving ability; flexible and adaptable to the changing demands of a new nonprofit organization.
• A strong understanding of intersectional feminism.
• A strong understanding of the impacts of colonialism and historical challenges such as inter- and multi-generational trauma, sexual exploitation, homelessness, gang involvement.
• A strong understanding of Turtle Island’s Indigenous cultures and values, with the ability to incorporate into daily work.
• A strong understanding of the impacts of discrimination against non-binary individuals and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, with the ability to incorporate into daily work.
• A strong understanding of harm-reduction practices.
• The ability to demonstrate the understanding and use of trauma-informed care.

Physical Requirements

• Must be in good physical and mental health.
• May encounter aggressive and / or agitated client / visitors / staff.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• This position requires that the incumbent be available for a one week on / one week off on-call after-hours rotation. This includes, but not limited to : responding to calls, texts, emails, facility emergencies, etc.
• May be occasionally required to work extended hours.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including but not limited to days, evenings, overnights and weekends.
• This position requires that the successful applicant be available for occasional weekend / overnight on-site shifts if needed based on CFS reunification planning.
• This is a hybrid position, and requires the successful candidate to be able to work from home, on-site, and within the greater community.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are asked to email their CV / resume along with a cover letter explaining why they believe they would be a good fit for this position to :

Cindy Foster, Executive Director (she / her) at [email protected]

Applications will be reviewed as received. While RCR thanks all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.