Job Posting

Minwaashin Lodge
Aboriginal Women’s Support Centre
424 Catherine Street, Second Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 5T8
www.minlodge.com

POSITION AVAILABLE
Full-time contract to March 31, 2011
Crisis Counsellor (female)
(relying on Provisions of Section 23 of the Ontario Human Rights Code)

Minwaashin Lodge - Aboriginal Women’s Support Centre is a non-profit charitable agency serving First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women, youth and children for over 15 years. We are a multi-service agency committed to the healing and wellness of our community. We provide culturally specific programming for children, youth, women, and families.

We are seeking a full time Crisis Counsellor to provide crisis intervention for our clients. If you enjoy a challenge, can speak with respect on behalf of your clients, and want to be involved, then this would be an ideal position for you.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
 Provide crisis intervention counselling to drop-in and scheduled clients.
 Conduct intakes and assessments to determine the needs and circumstances of each individual woman once the crisis has been stabilized.
 Work in close collaboration with Counselling Team.
 Work in partnership with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal agencies in the Ottawa area.
 Maintain accurate statistics and case notes.
 Provide written and verbal reports as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
 Post secondary education in Social Work or other related field.
 Minimum of two years counselling experience
 Knowledge of programs and supports offered throughout the Ottawa region.
 Excellent knowledge of the intergenerational impacts of residential schools.
 Working knowledge of the issues faced by women.
 Demonstrated understanding of a variety of counselling techniques.
EMPLOYER PREFERENCES:
 First Nation, Inuit, Metis or non-status
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS:
 Current Criminal Records Check
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Excellent computer skills
 Some evening and weekend work required
To Apply: Send a complete resume, to Chrystal Desilets – Executive/HR Assistant, Minwaashin Lodge, 424 Catherine Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1J 5T8 or email to: cdesilets@minlodge.com

Closing Date: Friday August 27, 2010 at 4:00 pm.
We thank all those who apply, but due to the number of applications we receive, we are able to contact only those considered for an interview.Employment Opportunity

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