Job Description

This position is intended for candidates who identify as First Nations, Inuit or Metis. Candidates from these communities who wish to be considered must self identify.

Job description

Freedom from Addiction Inc. is seeking to increase the diversity of its roster of mental health professionals and the availability of services for Indigenous peoples of Canada (FIrst Nations, Inuit and Metis). As such, we are seeking registered professionals with specific expertise in culturally competent care and understanding of issues faced by our indigenous clients.

Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Counsellor will be responsible for resident care and treatment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop individual treatment plans with residents and complete required reports, documentation and assessments. Monitor resident progress, coordinate resident care and complete required documentation. Teach traditional teachings full understanding and knowledge of grandfather teachings collaborate with indigenous resources and communities Use a team based approach to decision making in accordance with the Freedom From Addiction Treatment Model. Participate in program development and evaluation, attend meetings and complete statistics. On a rotational basis, provide on-call services during evenings and weekends. Conduct educational presentations with residents as required. Respond to crisis and urgent situations. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends. create indigenous programmining
QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in an Indigenous health and or social service organization, hospital or community-based case management, health promotion, public health or social work is essential. Must demonstrate a good working knowledge of community resources in Ontario, particularly women & Indigenous-specific resources. Experience with working within First Nation preferred Indigenous cultural competency training (organizational curriculum of choice) Must be an excellent team player, punctual, reliable and mature. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong organizational skills. Awareness of formal patient or service agreements with local Indigenous communities/organizations Excellent group facilitation, containment and crisis intervention skills. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to function well within a fast-paced environment. Valid G drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle. Current Police Vulnerable Screening Sector. Current First Aid/CPR Certificate.
Required Education:

Diploma/Certificate in a relevant field of study Preferably a Member of the CACCF or equivalent with a governing body
Required Experience:

At least 1-2 years of providing individual counselling/therapy.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $52,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Morning shift Overtime Weekends as needed
Application question(s):

Experience with working within First Nation Do you have Indigenous cultural competency training DO you have demonstrated knowledge of health care system as it relates to Indigenous communities
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $52,442.38-$60,077.64 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Aurora, ON L4G 1R1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

This position is intended for candidates who identify as First Nations, Inuit or Metis. Candidates from these communities who wish to be considered must self identify. Have you worked directly within first Nation communities
Experience:

counselling: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person