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Lac La Ronge Indian Band Health Services is inviting applications for 1 (One) Indefinite Term Contract, Full Time IRS Counsellor to work in the community of La Ronge under the supervision of the Cultural Program Manager.
Duties:
Plan, organize and teach culture events with the schools and communities;
Knowledge and understanding of contemporary social, health and justice issues faced by First Nations;
Knowledge of First Nations cultures, communities and resources;
Provide assessments of clients, groups and family counseling;
Assist in crisis intervention planning for all communities;
Work closely with other health teams in organizing health promotion events;
Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or designate;
Qualifications:
BSW/BISW or Bachelors Degree in Psychology and/or a related health care certificate;
Basic Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including Microsoft Outlook;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and Public Relations skills;
Ability to speak and/or understand Cree is a definite asset;
Ability to work in a dynamic environment, as part of a team and with minimal direction;
Excellent organizational skills; Ability to work within multidisciplinary team;
Must have a Class 5 Drivers license;
Security Clearance: Current Criminal Record Clearance/Child Abuse Record Check and Drivers Abstract required upon hire;
Benefits: LLRIBHS offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package such as Recognitions, Northern Allowance, Housing Subsidy, Extended Health Care and Pension.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- 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
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Not applicable
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Perform administrative tasks
- Participate in fundraising activities
Specific Skills
- Write reports (assessment, follow-up, progress, court reports, etc.)
- Provide public education
- Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
- Assess clients' problems
- Liaise with communities
- Facilitate groups
- Teach life skills
Work Setting
- Residential treatment centre
- Family therapy centres
- Community service organization
- Clinic
- Health care facility
Client Population
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Families
- Couples
- Children
- Aboriginal groups
- Culturally diverse groups
- Young offenders
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with learning disabilities
- Females
- Males
- Homeless
Work Location Information
- Rural community
- Willing to relocate
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Child welfare check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Area of Counselling Specialization
- Personal growth and self-development
- Crisis intervention
- Childhood and adolescent issues
- Behaviour disorders
- Anxiety/panic
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