Land Based Counsellor

GWEKWAADZIWIN MIIKAN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Land Based Counsellor – Internal/External Posting
Full-Time Contract (permanent employment upon successful completion of contract)

Position Description:

The Land Based Counselor is a unique position that combines the skills of an outdoor experiential learning leader with that of a treatment counselor. Staff in this position will be living and working in outdoor settings with participants and will have 3-week rotational schedule. Staff in this position will be responsible for delivering a wholistic treatment program with a significant focus on Anishinabek culture and the land.

Responsibilities and Duties:

- Reporting to the Land Based Team Leader

- Responsible for taking direction from the Team Leader and Senior Leadership and implementing it within the program.

- Continue to develop and implement model of care

- To deliver a treatment focused outdoor experiential learning program; ensure group safety, teach wilderness skills, solidify course logistics, and maintain focus on the Anishinabek Culture and the therapeutic elements of the program.

- Assist in development of client centered wholistic treatment plans

- Assist with transition of participants to the live in or community aftercare programs

- Assist in implementation of research projects

- Other related duties to support the needs of the organization across all three phases of the program

Qualifications:

- Minimum requirement is a diploma in a human service field or in outdoor leadership

- Mental health and addictions training

- Preference given to an Individual of Anishinaabe ancestry with Knowledge and understanding of Anishinabek history, clan systems, protocols, etiquette, culture, traditions, and ceremonies

- Proven experience with group management; and program development, delivery, and evaluation

- Experience working in Mental Health and Addictions field

- Experience working with at-risk populations in a wilderness setting

- WFR or Adv WFA with experience managing backcountry medical issues

- Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)

- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and projects

- Able to participate in outdoor and athletic programming

- Mature individual who can work independently with preference given to individuals living a traditional lifestyle and being on a life-long journey in traditional knowledge

Requirements:

- Possesses a valid Ontario class ‘G’ driver’s license in good standing with access to a reliable vehicle

- Ability to work outside normal business hours as required within the 3-week rotation schedule

- Must have a relevant Diploma – with a preference for a designation with a regulatory college

Salary:  Starting at $54,080
Term :Full-time  contract with permanent full-time upon successful completion
Position availability: Posting is for an existing vacancy
Closing Date: September 11 @ 4:00pm

Contact  [email protected] with any questions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted for an interview.