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com POSITION AVAILABLE Immediate Youth Counselor (female) (Relying on Provisions of Section 23 of the Ontario Human Rights Code)
Case Planning and Coordination Work in close collaboration with the Counseling Team and other members of the staff team in assessment and intervention planning Participate in case management activities (such as working with CAS, Group homes, Circle of Care); share information and obtain feedback on clients overall progress Participate in Agency special events as required; ie, pow wow, annual Womens Gathering, Winter Gathering, Halloween Dance- (not relevant with short-term contracts).
Documentation Keep records and documentation related to clients such as assessments, progress note and case closure materials and keep all such documentation confidential Provide written and / or verbal reports as required internally and externally Collect service statistics as required and requested by your supervisor Organizational Participate in a process of supervision and in performance evaluations with the Case Manager Maintain client, program, statistical and agency records in compliance with policies and procedures and operating regulations, and ensure confidentiality as required by these policies and by legislation Actively participate in training and professional development activities relevant to the position as approved by the Executive Director Participate in agency planning and evaluate activities as required Assist in the training and orientation of new staff and volunteers as required Participate in Minwaashin Lodge meetings as required Ensure that the Seven Sacred Teachings are followed when interacting with all people
C. Qualifications Masters degree in social work or psychology or equivalent certification Three years experience working with youth ages 12 yrs - 18 yrs in a counseling capacity Experience with individual and group counseling and programming, with a demonstrated ability in program innovation and traditional culture Excellent knowledge of the intergenerational impacts of residential schools Working knowledge of various issues faced by youth such as: impacts of violence, sexual orientation, homelessness, childhood trauma, addictions, bullying, domestic violence, self harm and anger Functional knowledge of the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal service system of Ottawa for youth Commitment to a feminist, holistic approach to therapy, and to working in close collaboration with team members, Elders and grandmothers. Knowledge of and/or sensitivity to the Aboriginal culture
D. Specifications Some evening and week-end work required Computer skills and literacy Criminal reference check required Aboriginal descent preferred First Aid and CPR Send cover letter, a complete resume with references to Ida Fiddler Executive/HR Assistant, Minwaashin Lodge, 100-1155 Lola Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1K 4C1 or email to: ifiddler@minlodge.com
To Apply:
Closing Date: May 22, 2013 We thank all those who apply, but due to the number of applications we receive, we are able to contact only those being considered for an interview.