Outreach Counsellor

NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201

POSITION TYPE PART-TIME

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 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)
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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.
15 days ago