Wellness Counsellor
Sagkeeng Education Authority
Overview:
The Sagkeeng Education Authority is looking for someone who is passionate about helping to ensure wellness in our school community to work as a Wellness Counsellor. The successful candidate is compassionate, adopts a harm reduction approach towards students, and is unwavering in their personal and professional mission to assisting these individuals.
DUTIES:
- Develop and implement services and group activities aimed at reducing the prevalence of addiction in the school community,
- Conduct individual assessments and screenings to determine client needs,
- Provide one-on-one and group counselling to students with wellness issues,
- Facilitate regular group sessions and workshops,
- Participate in case management meetings with both internal and external partners to determine client care plans,
- Network and liaise with external partners to collaborate and enhance wellness services jointly offered to community
- Assist in developing annual work plans and reports,
- Regularly document client encounters in accordance with SEA privacy policies and PHIA.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in social work, social science, human ecology, mental health, addictions, or related discipline,
- Previous experience working as a counsellor in the addictions or mental health fields is an asset,
- Understanding of various factors that may impact wellness,
- Extensive knowledge and experience in addictions, treatment, and/or harm reduction is a major asset however training will be provided,
- Knowledge of available addictions resources and programs available to students,
- Ability to speak in public and facilitate various groups,
- Valid Manitoba driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle are required,
- Ability to write detailed reports,
- Knowledge of traditional customs, therapies, and practices is an asset
- Knowledge of First Nations communities, social and health services, challenges and opportunities unique to First Nation communities and programs.
Application deadline: Open Until Filled
Applicants MUST submit:
- Cover letter
- Résumé
Attention to:
HR Director
Box 3, Fort Alexander, MB
R0E 0P0
Cover letters and résumés can be mailed to the above address or emailed to [email protected], or dropped off at the Sagkeeng SETS Office.
LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED
Applicants must ensure that their contact information is up to date.
