Jordan's Principle Counsellor

There are 2 positions - one permanent and one 1 year term. Position Summary and Scope of Service: Jordan’s Principle is a child first and needs based principle that applies equally to all First Nations children residing on and off reserve. It ensures there is no denial or delay for First Nations Children in receiving essential public services that are available to all other children. St.Amant embraces the goal of Jordan’s Principle to ensure that all children with disabilities have access to the health and social services they need in their community. We are currently recruiting a Counsellor to support this initiative. This position is based in Winnipeg with regular travel by car, plane or boat to indigenous communities throughout Manitoba. Counsellors working with the Jordan’s Principle program are required to travel to various locations across Manitoba. Some of these locations are in remote communities. If staying overnight in a remote community is required, Clinicians would be eligible for travel incentives. Working as part of a team, the Counsellor works within a family-centered practice to strengthen resiliency and support an individual or a family by providing a safe, confidential and encouraging environment to empower decision-making and to overcome challenging situations. The Counsellor actively supports all program initiatives designed to strengthen services and program integrity. The Counsellor is responsible for evaluating effectiveness and efficiency of interventions to ensure outcomes that are positive and beneficial to families. Qualifications: Educational:

• Masters obtained in counselling, social work, psychology, occupational therapy or related discipline from a recognized university
• Current registration in good standing with an appropriate licensing body required

Professional:

• Previous counselling experience, including individual work with children and adults
• Some of the travel may include remote communities in Manitoba where travel by small plane and/or boat may be required in addition to overnight stays inn or around a respective community
• Extensive knowledge and the application of practice of individual and family/group dynamics
• An understanding of First Nations peoples and multicultural group issues, customs, cultures, trauma issues and cultural oppression would be an asset
• Knowledge of community resources and how to make use of them
• Knowledge of CCPA Code of Ethics (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association)
• Experience and demonstrated competence working with multidisciplinary/ interdisciplinary teams is required
• Knowledgeable of relevant legislation such as CFS Act, Vulnerable Persons Legislation
• Ability to work effectively with clients, caregivers and families, to supervise and teach others and to work harmoniously with others
• Must be knowledgeable of the literature in the area of developmental disabilities, of the history of support and treatment to individuals diagnosed with a developmental disability and of current trends, philosophies and practices concerning their care, education, work and lifestyles
• Ability to understand and support and practice interdisciplinary teamwork in order to provide services in the clinical, educational or living environment of the person with a developmental disability
• Ability to define a service plan with individuals and caregivers
• Knowledge of direct, mediated and consultative models of practice and ability to apply these according to program protocol
• Understand own clinical limitations and seeks support and consultation for clinical activities so as to do “no harm”
• Ability to prioritize, structure and manage scheduling caseload(s) effectively to achieve targeted outcomes
• Ability to identify high risk situations and respond appropriately

Personal:

• Ability to demonstrate behavior consistent with the Mission and Values of St.Amant
• Possess a valid Manitoba driver’s license and a vehicle is a necessity for community based programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to provide education and training in group or public forums
• Knowledge of the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement (QI) and ability to implement services consistent with these concepts in a complex environment
• Ability to research, develop and deliver innovative programs, an asset
• Ability to work with autonomy
• Ability to deal with different social and cultural populations
• Positive, energetic, self directed and client focused
• Ability to serve as a model in cooperative teamwork, conflict resolution and process improvement
• Ability to work harmoniously and contribute to effective employee relationships
• Successful completion of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Screening), Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Prior Contact Check is required
• Proficiency in a Microsoft Office environment
• Possess the physical and emotional ability to perform the duties of the position
• Function effectively as a team leader and team member
• Present professionally with high standards for customer service

Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Care Management:

• The Counsellor will provide services while ensuring adherence to St.Amant policies, Mission, and Values

Duties include:

• Maintains professional conduct and ensures confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients’ issues and St.Amant
• Assesses the therapy needs of individuals and family members
• Develops with the client(s) an appropriate plan for therapy services
• Refers client(s) to appropriate resources and other professionals when necessary
• Provides therapy services to family members to enable them to function more effectively in their day to day lives
• Evaluates with the client the effectiveness of services provided
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date written records of the assessment, intervention, planning and outcome of the therapy services provided and compiles statistics as required and maintains files
• Communicates and collaborates with other professionals
• Forms liaison with other community agencies involved with the child and family
• Makes home visits or off-site visits when necessary to contact clients who would otherwise have no access to the Centre’s services and provides necessary supports
• Networks with outside agencies and fosters good working relationships with community organizations
• Performs other related duties as required
• Traveling to satellite offices when required
• Researches and develops innovative curricula for workshops and support groups
• Assists in the development, implementation and facilitation of group programs as identified by community needs (e.g. parenting, anger management, grief and healing, healthy relationships, etc.)

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not considered to be a complete statement of duties and responsibilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned provided they are consistent with the qualifications identified and fall within the parameters of this role. This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however preference will be given to Indigenous candidates. We encourage Indigenous applicants to self-declare in their attached cover letter. St.Amant is a bilingual organization. Proficiency in both official languages (French/English) would be considered an asset. As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check, adult abuse registry check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check. As a Condition of Employment, new hires must complete a series of Occupational Health checks. This includes the requirement to confirm immunization or immunity of specific communicable diseases. Successful applicants will also be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date. St.Amant supports equitable employment practices and promotes an inclusive workforce representative of the people we support including diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection and hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr