Support Services Counsellor

Department: Social Services -True Self Posting Date: June 16, 2023

Location: Nipissing First Nation, ON Schedule: Standard Work Week Job type: Full-time, Permanent Vacancies: 1

Reports To: Employment Counsellor Starting Salary: $39, 967.20

True Self is currently searching for a qualified and experienced Support Services Counsellor to join the team. The role involves supporting individuals who are struggling to meet their basic needs and facing employment barriers, including persons with disabilities and individuals who have experienced or at risk of experiencing domestic violence or trauma. The successful candidate will serve as a catalyst for economic independence, providing assistance to clients in obtaining employment and achieving their goals.

What you’ll do in the role

Meet with participants to complete intake assessments and safety over the phone and in-
Provide a safe environment for participants by building trust and a rapport between the incumbent and coworkers.
Demonstrate respect and empathy for others while offering support, empowering our participants through education, employment and training supports.
Work with individuals daily facilitating access to services and support in the community, emergency and stabilization including accessing housing, crisis, and suicide prevention
Assist individuals navigating access to government programs and systems (e.g., Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program, child welfare, community housing)
Make referrals to local and culturally appropriate agencies, programs and/or services to meet immediate needs (e.g., Housing, access to elders, mental health supports etc.)
Work effectively with a diverse population, including people with barriers to employment (e.g., domestic violence survivors, trauma survivors, those who struggle with mental health or addiction issues, low-income earners).
Interpret verbal and non-verbal behaviour, to develop accurate perception and understanding of others/feelings, needs, values, and opinion, to be sensitive to and aware of personality differences and conflicts, to de-escalate volatile situations with participants by using effective conflict resolution and crisis intervention techniques.
Promotes a ‘wholistic’ approach to
Act as a coach and mentor, facilitate women’s talking and healing circles, help participants to set goals and work towards developing skills.
Responsible for planning, organizing, developing, leading, and facilitating group activities, including education and awareness building efforts.
Assist in nurturing a better understanding of Indigenous traditional ways through facilitating workshops and talking circles or referring to our community partners.

Just a few reasons to join Nipissing First Nation

Opportunity to work with a dynamic team with career growth across multiple
Nipissing First Nation prides itself in providing its employees with job security, competitive wages, and a safe working environment.
On-the-job training to support your success in the
A defined contribution pension plan
Comprehensive Health Plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
Casual dress
Better than average vacation and leave

What you bring to the table

Must have post-secondary education, Diploma in Indigenousness Wellness Addiction Prevention (IWAP), Social Service Worker (SSW), Addiction Intervention Counselling and/or Addictions/Mental Health and/or related field from an accredited college or vocational
Well-developed group facilitation skills (including the use of PowerPoint) and show ability to develop wellness and employment-related materials.
Lived experience with mental health, addiction, homelessness, inter-partner violence and/or other trauma.
Experience networking with a variety of community service agencies and
Experience working within an anti-oppression
Experience delivering and facilitating workshops and
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong skills in assisting individuals with problem solving various circumstances which may include employment barriers.
Must have the ability to develop a realistic plan of action to reach their desired
Excellent analytical and problem solving and research
Must be able to maintain
Respect for Indigenous culture and willingness to learn
Available to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.

Application Deadlines:

Nipissing First Nation adheres to the following process for our recruitment practices.

Closing June 30, 2023- 1st Round

Opportunities are open to all registered Nipissing First Nation Please advise your status in your application
Applicants who are considered Round 2 or Round 3 will not be considered, regardless of when the application is received.
If no suitable candidate is found, the process will proceed to Stage Two

Closing July 7, 2023 – 2nd Round

Opportunities are open to spouses and children of registered Nipissing First Nation members and registered members of other First Nations. Please advise your status in your application
Applicants who are considered Round 3 will not be considered, regardless of when the application is received.
If no suitable candidate is found, the process will proceed to Stage Three

Closing July 14, 2023 – 3rd Round

Opportunities are open to all applicants (status and non-status)
The posting will be open until

If you are excited by this opportunity and want to be a part of Nipissing First Nation, please apply online by emailing your cover letter and resume to resumes@nfn.ca no later than 4:30pm on the application deadline noted above.

Are you a member of NFN? If so, please read below:

Nipissing First Nation supports the training and growth of their members and strongly encourages their members to apply to positions.
Work experience and training opportunities are taken into consideration when screening
Nipissing First Nation members are encouraged to apply to all rounds of employment
As per Section 24(1)(a) of the Ontario Human Rights Code, Nipissing First Nation gives preference to First Nation applicants for any employment opportunities.

Miigwech to all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.