Job Description

Job Title: Counsellor

Organization: Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours (SIGN) •See www.signyorkton.ca •

Yorkton SK Canada

Program: SIGN Rapid Access Counselling Clinic

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Melville and Esterhazy, SK

Start Date: April 7, 2025

_ Why _ work for SIGN?

Flexible Scheduling;

Employer paid health and dental benefits (excluding LTD);

Professional development opportunities.

_ SIGN Rapid Access Counselling is seeking an adaptive, solution focused counselling professional, to provide client centered and outcome-informed counseling services that are wellness focused and based on brief-intervention practices, to address health-related issues. The successful candidate will help with appropriate data collection, reporting and scheduling and will work closely with the Clinical and Administration team to meet funder requirements and organizational objectives to ensure rapid access to mental health services are available. _

Expectations:

• Deliver single session brief therapy services in a walk-in clinic setting;
• Assist with the case and file management of the program;
• Work across interagency departments to enhance coordination of service;
• Coordinate and participate in case management, consultation, and program planning activities;
• Ensure that safe work practices are being followed;
• Respect and protect the rights and privacy of clients;
• Assist with maintaining accurate caseload statistics;
• Maintain knowledge of external regulatory bodies governing the organization.

Qualifications, Education and Experience:

Bachelor of Social Work, Counselling or other related field with a Master's degree preferred;

Three to five years' experience with demonstrated knowledge and professional practice skills in frontline services including case management, counselling or clinical services, program management, and/or grief service/crisis intervention;

Hold or is eligible for a professional license or registration with Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers;

Class 5 Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle;

Clean criminal record and vulnerable sector check.

Send resumes with covering letter and at least three references to:

Ben Swanson, RAC Lead Counsellor

345 Broadway St. West

Yorkton SK S3N 0N8

Fax: 306-620-8316

Email: b.swanson@signyorkton.ca

Applications close at 5 pm on February 24, 2025. Only those short-listed for interviews will be contacted. We thank all those who apply for their interest.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 35 per week

Education:

• Master's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-24
Expected start date: 2025-04-07