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Counsellor Evolve Program Jobs in Winnipeg, Manitoba at Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)
Title: Counsellor Evolve Program
Company: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Requisition ID:358667
Posting End Date:May 23, 2024
City:Winnipeg
Employer:Klinic Community Health
Site:Klinic Community Health –
Department / Unit:Evolve Program
Posting Category:Clinical
Union:MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date:Date of Hire
FTE:1.0
Anticipated Shift:Days; Evenings; Weekends
Work ArrangementDaily Hours Worked:8
Annual Base Hours:2080
Klinic Community Heath is a pro-choice community health centre that provides primary care, education and counselling services to our local community and throughout Manitoba. Driven by our vision of creating healthy and engaged communities, we promote health and quality of life for people of every age, background, ethnicity, gender identity and socio-economic circumstances. Rooted in social justice values, we believe that everyone deserves quality care, support and respect.
Position SummaryAs part of the Evolve Program, the counsellor will provide therapeutic interventions to people impacted by intimate partner violence. Counsellors strive to provide a safe(r) healing space to assist the families in their healing journey to healthier relationships using a Strength Based, Person Centred and Holistic approach. This position directly reports to the Manager of Counselling Services.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in the social sciences, graduate degree preferred
A minimum of 2 years direct experience providing in person counselling to children/individuals/ families in a supervised clinical setting
A minimum of 2 years working with children and families
A demonstrative understanding of the following: Intimate partner violence and the impact individual and on family dynamics, crisis intervention, substance use, mental health, self -harm, trauma and unresolved trauma
Awareness and understanding of Strength Based, Person Centred, Trauma Informed and Holistic care practices
Knowledge of systems and the impact on children/individuals/families
Experience working within an anti-oppressive lens, demonstrated cultural humility and how privilege, power and intersectionality impact experience of intimate partner violence
Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to chart accurate documentation using leading practices
Understanding of the role of professional self-reflection in the counselling process
Able to work independently as well as contribute to a collaborative team environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills [verbal and written]
Experience and training in leading support groups is an asset
Knowledge of intergenerational trauma is an asset
Responsibilities
Provides counselling toe individuals impacted by intimate partner violence (including children)
Practices and promotes leading practices
Maintains confidentiality and professionalism
Creates a safe(r) space for children, individuals and families
Completes intake, assessment, progress reports, summaries, charts and other administrative tasks relevant to the position
Participates in program development, implementation, monitoring and quality assurance
Actively participates in self-development; including evaluations and training opportunities
Engages in regular clinical supervision and program meetings
Connects children/individuals/families with internal and external resources
Facilitates healing groups
Adhere to all agency policies, protocols and best practices
Perform other duties and functions related to job description but not exceeding above stated capacities
Requirements
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