Youth Community Counsellor

Company: Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services

GANOHKWASRA FAMILY ASSAULT SUPPORT SERVICES

YOUTH COMMUNITY COUNSELLOR

Full-Time

 

PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must be willing to provide service in a holistic environment that encompasses men, women and children.

 

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday November 25th, by 4:30 pm.

 

SALARY: $65,000 per year

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Under the direction of the Gaodwiya:noh Supervisor, is responsible to plan, facilitate and lead safe educational/therapeutic counseling, namely Youth; ensuring case management duties are completed according to minimal standards; preparing and maintaining administrative duties; promoting a supportive, respectful and harmonious team environment.

 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

· Post Secondary graduate in Social Work or relevant discipline, or a minimum of three years equivalent combination of work and volunteer experience in the provision of services regarding family violence and other relevant disciplines.

· Understanding of the impact of family violence and intergenerational trauma on the individual family, clan, nation and community.

· Must provide three written letters of reference

· Must be able to provide a current favorable Criminal Records Search with a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report or a Broad Record Check

· Must possess a valid Driver’s License and provide a proven safe driving record as indicated by a Driver Record Search

· Preference will be given to applicants of Native ancestry

 

DIRECTIONS:

In order to be considered, applications MUST include a cover letter, resume, and 3 current letters of reference. All documents should clearly state the position applying for. Please indicate “CONFIDENTIAL” AND “HUMAN RESOURCES” and the position applying for on the envelope. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

 

Mail to: Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services

P.O. Box 250

Ohsweken, ON

N0A 1M0

 

Deliver to: 1781 Chiefswood Rd.

Ohsweken, ON

 

Email to: bthomas@ganohkwasra.com

 

Fax to: 519-445-4825

 

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Employee will be required to expand and enhance her/his knowledge, abilities and personal suitability and be able to demonstrate/implement these requirements on an ongoing basis.

 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Post Secondary graduate in Social Work or relevant discipline, or a minimum of three years equivalent combination of work and volunteer experience in the provision of services regarding family violence and other relevant disciplines.

• Must provide three written letters of reference

• Must be able to provide a current favorable Criminal Records Search with a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report or a Broad Record Check

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and provide a proven safe driving record as indicated by a Driver Record Search

• Preference will be given to applicants of Native ancestry

 

KNOWLEDGE:

• Ganohkwasra’s mission and objectives

• Understanding of family violence, the dynamics of abuse, intergenerational trauma, its effects on individual family and community

• Awareness of traditional and non-traditional community resources

• Haudenosaunee culture and traditions

• Diversity in the community culture, values and customs

• Assimilation and the impact on the community

• Traditional life cycle responsibilities (human growth and developmental stages)

• Current provincial and federal legislation relating to Ganohkwasra services

 

ABILITY:

• To keep abreast of new theories and approaches in the field of family violence and intergenerational trauma

• To plan and facilitate safe educational/therapeutic individual counseling

• To plan and facilitate safe group counselling

• To provide brief services

• To maintain a case management system

• To communicate at a high oral and written level

• To be objective, respectful and sensitive in the performance of all duties

• To work independently without direct supervision

• To competently operate office equipment; computers, computer programs, case management system; and other therapeutic equipment

• To develop and maintain quality time management skills

• To assess, prioritize and complete multiple responsibilities

• To maintain a good rapport with community resources

• To work flexible hours

• To be punctual

• To work in a highly stressful environment

• To work with a high-risk population

 

 

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• To understand or speak a Haudenosaunee language would be an asset

• Sensitive to other cultures, customs and traditions

• Maintains and respects healthy boundaries with all individuals

• Able to demonstrate personal and professional ethics, responsibility, initiative and co-operation

• Cooperates and works well with others to foster teamwork

• Objective, respectful and sensitive in the performance of all duties

 

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Community Youth Counsellor will fulfill the requirements of this position under the direct supervision of the Gaodwiya:noh Supervisor.

 

Plan and facilitate safe therapeutic counseling and groups to namely youth by providing:

· Accurate and complete intake packages

· Orientation to the environment and counselling process

· Complete internal assessments and healing journey plan of care(s)

· Ongoing assessment of short and long term goals as identified in healing journey plan of care

· Weekly sessions

· Group sessions

· Planning and/or facilitating land base activities

· Planning and supporting traditional knowledge sessions

· Planning, facilitating and providing follow up to interactive psychoeducational sessions within the educational settings

· Family sessions according to need

· Brief service counselling intervention

· Assistance in the gathering and development of traditional and non traditional resource material

· Telephone support, email, text messages and home visits as deemed necessary and safe

· Support as an advocate and liaison

· Referrals to appropriate resources

· Transportation when assessed as appropriate

 

In accordance to the minimum standards ensure all case management responsibilities are current and accurate by:

· Submitting documentation for feedback, revision and approval

· Updating client contact sheets and case management tracking sheets

· Identifying and developing safety plans for high-risk situations

· Reporting all disclosures, safety plans and/or serious occurrences to appropriate authorities

· Completing charting according to the A, B, C, D format

· Filing of incoming / outgoing correspondence

· Following up with referrals

· Revising healing journey plan of care

· Preparing and participating in case conference(s) / review(s) as deemed necessary

· Organizing / attending all relevant case management meetings

· Completing discharge summaries

· Completing evaluations

· Securing all files in a designated locked storage area and ensuring files are not removed from the building

* All files are subject to a file maintenance review

Prepare, conduct and maintain administrative duties in a timely manner by:

· Adhering to and abiding by the contents of the Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services operations manual and to review annually

· Completing and submitting weekly timesheets, appropriate leave forms, monthly reports, Professional / Personal Development requests and summaries as identified

· Individual and group summary reports as required

· Assisting in the development of annual work and training plans

· Assisting in any evaluation process and / or review as required by funding sources

· Completing all requirements of supervision (preparation, participation and completion)

· Attending all mandatory meetings and training as required

· Submitting all internal and external documentation to immediate supervisor for review and signature

· Completing all duties in the strictest of confidence

· Planning and purchasing of groceries and supplies when required

 

Promote a supportive, safe, respectful and harmonious team environment by:

· Working cooperatively and in coordination with all staff members

· Communicating concerns with all staff members in a sensitive, direct manner to promote understanding and resolution

· Providing compassion / nurturance to those involved with Ganohkwasra who are experiencing death / tragedy e.g. cooking

· Participating in special events related to Ganohkwasra initiatives to encourage wellness and spirit

· Assisting in general housekeeping and maintaining safety requirements of environment

· Providing lunch coverage to receptionist.

· Providing intake coverage according to schedule

· Informing / liaising with other agencies / community members about family violence and intergenerational trauma from a Haudenosaunee perspective

· Planning, implementing and / or assisting with fund raising activities

· Being willing to participate in personal therapeutic healing process and provide documentation as required/requested

· Relating to one another with respect and kindness to promote the principles of the Good Mind

· Promoting Haudenosaunee principles, values, beliefs, language and customs

· Ongoing maintenance of personal and professional growth and development

· Encouraging, supporting and mentoring Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services knowledge, values and skills.

NOTE: These detailed statements of duties are not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.