In-House Healing Counsellor

NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201

POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME

Background :

Reporting directly to the Program Coordinator, the In-House Healing Counsellor will be responsible for providing culturally based counselling and treatment services in a manner that is consistent with NACM’s mission statement.

The In-House Healing Counsellor will provide one-on-one counselling sessions, engaging sharing circle groups as well as facilitate educational and culturally based activities that include cultural awareness, cultural teachings, and ceremonies.

Required Qualifications :

• Chemical Dependency Diploma or Related Certificates.
• Grade 12 High School Diploma and / or Equivalent.
• A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with Northern Communities and their members.
• Strong knowledge of addictions, with 5 years’ experience working in the addictions field.
• 2 years of sobriety and a substance free lifestyle.
• Understanding of social factors that affect the health and well-being of relatives.
• Understanding of strength-based approach, trauma- informed care, community capacity - based models and solution focused.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work on multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Clear criminal Record check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse and Prior Contact check.
• Valid First Aid / CPR certification; Nonviolent Crisis Intervention; Suicide Intervention Certificate considered an asset.

Essential Requirements :

• Ability to build positive internal and external partnerships to enhance program deliverables.
• Experience in Group Facilitation and Presentation.
• Ability to provide detailed documentation and maintaining records.
• Build and maintain a healing environment that is positive, relaxed, pleasant, nurturing and supports Indigenous traditions, culture, and values.
• Understanding of Indigenous customs, experience, traditions, and values.
• Ability to speak and understand a First Nation’s language is considered an asset.
• Ability to work with relatives in crisis that experience significant challenges, understanding of mental health challenges, addiction challenges.
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-tasking.
• Initiative to plan, organize and to manage time effectively both independently and in a team setting.
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong non-judgmental problem-solving ability, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
20 days ago