Jordan's Principle Counsellor
Jordan's Principle Counsellor
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About Us
supports over 5000 people in Manitoba with developmental disabilities autism and acquired brain injury. We are a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of supports for adults children and their families. Our over 2000 staff follow a person-centred approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family. is guided by its core values of Collaboration Hospitality Excellence and Respect.
Position Summary and Scope of Service:
embraces the goal of Jordans Principle to ensure that all children have access to the health and social services they need in their community. We are currently recruiting a Counsellor to support this initiative.
This hybrid remote position is based in Winnipeg with frequent overnight travel to First Nation communities in Manitoba.
The Counsellor provides services in accordance with the Mission and Values of policies and procedures of the assigned Program(s) external legislation and regulatory bodies and all relevant professional standards of practice. The Counsellor is familiar with and promotes a customer service focus in the provision of services to clients staff and in other professional relationships.
As an active team member in the Program(s) assigned the Counsellor participates in continuous quality improvement activities including the development modification and implementation of service and program goals objectives policies procedures and standards. The Counsellor uses service evaluation feedback to purposefully and continually strengthen services.
Qualifications:
Educational:
- Masters obtained in counselling social work psychology occupational therapy or related discipline from a recognized university or a Bachelor Degree or Diploma in related studies/ combined with work experience may be considered
Professional:
- Previous counselling experience including individual work with children and adults
- Extensive knowledge and the application of practice of individual and family/group dynamics
- Knowledge of community resources and how to make use of them
- Knowledge of CCPA Code of Ethics (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association)
- Ability to identify high risk situations and respond appropriately
- Ability to work effectively with clients caregivers and families to supervise and teach others and to work harmoniously with others
- Knowledge of the literature in the area of developmental disabilities of the history of support to individuals diagnosed with a developmental disability and of current trends philosophies and practices concerning their care education work and lifestyles would be an asset.
- Experience working within Indigenous communities / cultures is an asset.
- Knowledge of an Indigenous culture and language would be an asset
- Ability to frequently travel including to remote communities in Manitoba where travel by small plane and/or boat may be required in addition to overnight stays in or around a respective community. Ability to work flexible hours as necessary
Personal:
- Ability to demonstrate behavior consistent with the Mission and Values of
- Must possess a valid Manitoba drivers license and a vehicle as it is a necessity for community based programs
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.
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 with vulnerable sector search 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.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
