Job Order Detail

Description

The Lodge is seeking a mature, responsible and professional individual to fill the position of Evening Youth Counsellor.
Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of youth during the evenings; undertaking 1:1 counseling; facilitating group counseling; case management;  Duties of this position include (not limited to):
-    Evening supervision of youth: during activities on/off the premises.
-    Facilitate 1-1 sessions
-    Pre-post assessments
-    Create and maintain a therapeutic care plan.
-    Develop & facilitate treatment programming & group sessions.
-    Establish working relationships with: family members, social workers, teachers, etc.
-    Maintain client files.
-    Assist in modifying counterproductive behavior & attitudes of youth clients through supportive behavior modelling techniques & counselling.
-    Devise & implement extra curricular activities.
-    Demonstrate professional appropriate behavior.

Minimum qualifications include: Certificate or Diploma in Addictions, Chemical Dependency and experience in working with youth.  Applicants must have or be eligible to apply for certification through a recognized organization such as: CCPC, CACCF, FNWAC in order to work with youth in the area of counseling.  Must submit a valid driver's license, CPIC & Vunerable Sector's check.  Applicants must also lead an addictions free lifestyle & promote their own wellness and an interest in promoting First Nations cultural based programming.  Candidates should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proven reliability and the ability to work in a team.