Counsellor (Inuit Day Counselling)

Counsellor (Inuit Day Counselling)

Full Time, Indeterminate

If there are no successful Inuit candidates, the position will be offered as a term

It is the mission of Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) to broadly provide Inuit-specific programs that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Inuit and to encourage and support similar programs for Inuit across the country. With over 30 years of highly successful experience in crafting the design, development, and delivery of a wide range of effective, client-centered services, TI continues to deliver quality programs and services that directly benefit our growing urban Inuit population.

The Counsellor will work in partnership with all of TI’s programs, providing individual and group counselling services to a wide range of Tungasuvvingat Inuit’s (TI) clients. The incumbent will work as part of an interdisciplinary team and work with external stakeholders to provide general counselling and community supports.

Other key responsibilities of the position will include:

• Utilizing Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles and other Inuit traditional teachings for healing and counseling purposes;
• Helping clients work through addictions, and trauma and anger management through group work and individual counselling sessions;
• Completing client assessments and developing treatment plans;
• Maintaining and monitoring client progress records;
• Writing client progress reports/letters for court, social services, or other community agencies;
• Providing referrals to services within TI or outside the scope of TI;
• Researching and developing material/resources for group activities in support of survivors and families;
• Recording and maintaining proper client case notes;
• Participating in circle of care meetings;
• Assisting in program evaluation activities; and
• Engaging in the staff meetings and supporting colleagues.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Inuit culture and values; individual, family, group, and crisis counselling methods; and local Ottawa and community resources (e.g., housing, food banks, mental health services).

Excellent interpersonal skills, case and file management skills, organizational and time management skills, communication (oral and written) and group facilitation skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and computer literacy skills are necessary.

The ability to work in a team environment, de-escalate situations, develop, and deliver programming; and demonstrate positive attitude and healthy work life balance, exemplifying Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit is required.

A university degree in social work or a related field of study and two (2) years of experience working in community-based social services and providing individual counselling and group facilitation is preferred. Training and/or Certification in CPR, Crisis Intervention and Prevention, Suicide Intervention and Prevention, Mental Health First Aid, ASIST training, Food Handling and Preparation are assets. Fluency in English is required and the ability to communicate in Inuktitut is an asset.

An acceptable combination of related education, work and life experience may be considered.

Salary and Benefits

• TI offers a competitive total compensation package. Employees are provided an exceptional benefits plan which includes major medical and dental coverage for the employee and their dependents, and employee life insurance. TI also offers a Group RRSP benefit plan for eligible staff.
• TI provides paid sick, personal and family sickness leave days, and a 24/7 confidential Employee and Family Assistance Plan.
• Vacation (earn 3 weeks/year).

Deadline for applications is September 2nd, 2022.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@tiontario.ca.

Preference in hiring will be given to qualified Inuit candidates; applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website at www.tiontario.ca to learn more about our programs and services.

The successful candidate for this position will be required to obtain a vulnerable sector check with results acceptable to TI.

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.

This position works out of TI’s 1071 Richmond Road, Ottawa location which is conveniently located close to major transportation access points and parking is free on the premise.

We thank all interested applicants in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.