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Kanaweyimik is an independent, non-political child welfare agency providing child welfare and family services to five First Nations. Moosomin, Mosquito, Red Pheasant, Saulteaux & Sweetgrass First Nations.
Position: Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services is offering a unique, exciting opportunity to work in a program that provides holistic, therapeutic treatment services to individuals and families who have experienced violence and abuse. This multi-disciplinary program is a combined approach of Western therapeutic and Aboriginal cultural perspectives. Regular and ongoing clinical supervision will be provided.
Qualifications: The successful applicant will have a Masters degree in a related field and be registered with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists or the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers with experience providing individual, group and family counselling. Be knowledgeable and sensitive to Aboriginal issues with an understanding of the dynamics and effects of intergenerational trauma experienced by Aboriginal peoples.
Computer skills are a position requirement;
Excellent verbal, written and time management skills are required;
Demonstrated ability to deliver presentations/workshops for clients, communities, and staff
A clear criminal records check and vulnerable sector check must be presented at interview;
Must have a valid drivers licence.
Must have professional liability insurance.
Ability to speak the Cree language is a definite asset.
Must provide 4 personal references and 4 professional references.
All shortlisted applicants:
- are required to provide a Criminal Records check and vulnerable sector check;
- will undergo an extensive screening and background check.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is not available
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Supervise other counsellors, social service staff and assistants
- Perform administrative tasks
Specific Skills
- Write reports (assessment, follow-up, progress, court reports, etc.)
- Provide public education
- Prepare case histories
- Interview clients
- Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
- Evaluate clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement towards defined objectives
- Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
- Counsel clients and provide psychotherapy
- Conduct vocational testing and psychometric assessment
- Assess clients' problems
- Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
- Knowledge of 12 step philosophy
- Liaise with communities
- Facilitate groups
- Teach life skills
Work Setting
- Social service agency
Client Population
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Families
- Couples
- Children
- Aboriginal groups
- Young offenders
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Females
- Males
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Child welfare check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Eligible for professional liability insurance
Area of Counselling Specialization
- Substance abuse
- Stress management
- Sexual abuse and trauma recovery
- Personal growth and self-development
- Family and marriage
- Depression
- Conflict resolution
- Compulsive gambling
- Childhood and adolescent issues
- Behaviour disorders
- Bereavement
- Anger management
- Anxiety/panic
- Cross cultural issues
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