Senior Counsellor (Heron Bay)

The Biidaaban Healing Lodge is a 12-unit residential treatment program located on the Biigtigong Nishnaabeg formerly Pic River First Nation, which is approximately 25 kilometers from Marathon, ON. We are mandated to provide quality treatment to all Aboriginal and Metis people residing in the Robinson Superior Treaty area. We provide treatment for unresolved trauma stemming from Sexual Abuse, Family Violence, Adult Children of Trauma, Grief and Abandonment and Anger Solutions. Primary Responsibilities Ensure all Biidaaban Healing Lodge counselling goals are moving toward achieving the vision set by the Board of Directors. Supervise and ensure the Residential Counsellors are fulfilling their job responsibilities. Ensure the treatment component is delivered in a method that is reflective of Biidaaban Healing Lodge's vision statement and treatment model. Design and deliver quality programs as needed and required to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities in the Robinson Superior area. Facilitate and deliver educational and therapeutic groups; and ensure the effective completion of all required forms and documents. Qualifications Experience working with First Nation's individuals, families and communities, and a working knowledge of healing and recovery from a Native perspective. An understanding of the issues that impact First Nation communities and the Anishinaabek way of life. Previous experience in program development or working in a residential treatment setting. Ability to work independently and as part of a team with robust communication skills, a working knowledge of computer programs. Combinations of education and work experience will be considered: Human Services, Social Work; Psychology or a related field of study with three to five years direct program management and supervisory experience. Salary Wages will be negotiated commensurate with experience; we offer competitive wages and incentive package. How to Apply Interested people are invited to submit resumes, complete with three work related references to Leila Levesque, Executive Director at View email address on click.appcast.io or by fax View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Biidaaban Healing Lodge