Child & Youth Counsellor

Company: Aboriginal Health Centre

INTRODUCTION:

De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre’s Mental Health & Addictions Program is seeking 1 Full-Time Child and Youth Mental Health Counsellor based in St. Catharines. The successful candidate will provide one-on-one mental health and addiction counselling services to children and youth ages six 6 to 24 and as well as group counselling and parental support.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

•  Knowledge and ability to integrate wholistic, strength and evidence-based practice into the planning and evaluation of client and program intervention from a trauma informed lens
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, customs, and traditions.
• Familiarity with the OCSWSSW Code of Ethic & Standards of Practice, CFSA, Youth Justice Act, Mental Health Act, Duty to Report and any other act as it pertains to the client(s) circumstances
• Knowledge of history of colonization and intergenerational traumas impacting the health and wellness of Indigenous Peoples.
• Knowledge of mental health and addictions counselling models, techniques, modalities, and approaches.
• Knowledge &/or Experience working with the Child Welfare System
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of tools, systems and databases used in client services delivery and case management.
• Knowledge and understanding of pathways of care for various mental health and addictions issues.
• Possess self-awareness and engage in self-care techniques.
• Possess excellent time management, organization, and communication skills

 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Post secondary degree in social work, psychology, &/or concurrent disorders or related field – Master’s Degree Preferred

 In addition to requirements for the position, the ideal candidate would also possess some of the following qualifications:

• 1+ years’ experience working with individuals with complex needs
• Experience working with and extensive knowledge of Indigenous Peoples language, culture, customs, and traditions.