Job Description

Our Philosophy

"Wahkohtowin" to create a safe, holistic and community-based healing home that promotes kindness, compassion and understanding, while working to reunite families.

Who We Are

Geoffery's Garden is a not-for-profit organization based in Winnipeg, MB. We are a family-focused, supportive housing initiative for parents involved in Child and Family Services. We work within the community and use a collaborative approach.

Our intention is to be a resource for parents and bridge the gap between social and cultural barriers in healing and reunification. We do this by bringing parents into contact with people and programs that meet their specific needs. In addition to providing a safe, supportive, and family friendly environment, Geoffery's Garden offers an environment free of drugs and alcohol. Parents are expected to remain completely free from all mind-altering substances and all parents are randomly/weekly drug screened.

Overview

Reporting directly to the Executive Director the Counsellor will provide individual And group therapy to participants.

Key Responsibilities

Develop individual treatment plans for parents & their families based on assessment of presenting issues and client histories Adapt treatment methods to individual needs and capacities Provide ongoing evaluation and revision of participant's progress and goals and keep accurate records Provide a range of counselling and education services including individual, group and family services Deal effectively with addictive patterns of behaviour, concurrent disorders, generational trauma and other mental health behavioral and emotional concerns such as abuse, violence, grief, and loss
Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor or Master's degree or diploma in social services (Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, Child and Youth Care etc.), or equivalent Must be registered with a licensing body with valid professional liability insurance A strong background in providing therapeutic services to clients with co-occurring substance abuse disorders and mental health challenges Understanding of Indigenous Culture and Traditions
Additional Requirements

Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including vulnerable sector search) as well as Child Abuse Registry Check (successful candidate will be responsible for any fees in obtaining records checks) Fluent in English (reading, writing & oral skills) Proficient in use of Office 365
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person