Land Based Counsellor
Location: Little Current, Ontario

Department
Land Based

Employment Type
Contract-Full Time

Minimum Experience
Mid-level

Compensation
Starting at $54,080

Term: Full-time contract with permanent full time upon successful completion

Position Description
The Land Based Counselor is a unique position that combines the skills of an outdoor experiential learning leader with that of a treatment counselor. Staff in this position will be living and working in outdoor settings with participants and will have 3-week rotational schedule. Staff in this position will be responsible for delivering a wholistic treatment program with a significant focus on Anishinabek culture and the land.

Responsibilities and Duties

Reporting to the Land Based Team Leader

Responsible for taking direction from the Team Leader and Senior Leadership and implementing it within the program.

Continue to develop and implement model of care

To deliver a treatment focused outdoor experiential learning program; ensure group safety, teach wilderness skills, solidify course logistics, and maintain focus on the Anishinabek Culture and the therapeutic elements of the program.

Assist in development of client centered wholistic treatment plans

Assist with transition of participants to the live in or community aftercare programs

Assist in implementation of research projects

Other related duties to support the needs of the organization across all three phases of the program

Qualifications





Minimum requirement is a diploma in a human service field or in outdoor leadership

Mental health and addictions training

Preference given to an Individual of Anishinaabe ancestry with Knowledge and understanding of Anishinabek history, clan systems, protocols, etiquette, culture, traditions, and ceremonies

Proven experience with group management; and program development, delivery, and evaluation

Experience working in Mental Health and Addictions field

Experience working with at-risk populations in a wilderness setting

WFR or Adv WFA with experience managing backcountry medical issues

Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)

Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and projects

Able to participate in outdoor and athletic programming

Mature individual who can work independently with preference given to individuals living a traditional lifestyle and being on a life-long journey in traditional knowledge

Requirements

Possesses a valid Ontario class 'G' driver's license in good standing with access to a reliable vehicle

Ability to work outside normal business hours as required within the 3-week rotation schedule

Must have a relevant Diploma – with a preference for a designation with a regulatory college

Closing Date: September 11 @ 4:00pm

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

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📌 Land Based Counsellor (Ontario)
🏢 Gwekwaadziwin Miikan
📍 Ontario