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GWEKWAADZIWIN MIIKAN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Land Based Counsellor Internal/External Posting Full-Time Contract (permanent employment upon successful completion of contract) 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 a 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 drivers 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 Salary: Starting at $52,000 Term: Full-time one-year contract with permanent full-time upon successful completion Position availability: Posting is for an existing vacancy Closing Date: March 20th @ 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr