Position Summary:
• Responsible for the overall supervision and implementation of all phases of the trauma program including the administrative duties related to these functions.
• Lead group sessions, assessments, create healing plans, facilitate individual and group counselling, referral and follow-up and general supervision.
• Work collaboratively with the trauma program team to deliver excellent client care. • Work with clients to develop a healing and aftercare plan.
• This position reports to the Program Director.
• Wage: 34.91/hour(40hours/week)
Additional Responsibilities:
• Facilitate clearings between clients/clients and staff as necessary.
• Be a positive role model for clients and help create a positive and supportive environment.
• Keep current with counselling knowledge and skills for individual and group healing.
• Actively participate in all training, as required.
• On-call evenings and weekends.
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Sciences/Social or Human Services diploma and related experience.
• Extensive knowledge, skill, and experience working with culturally safe practices to support Indigenous people healing from the impact of historical, intergenerational trauma, and racism.
• Strong familiarity with Indigenous culture, communities, and spiritual traditions.
• Comfortable using case management software; ShareVision is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent time management skills.
Additional Requirements:
• Due to the nature of our work at Tsow-Tun Le Lum, and in alignment with Board Policy; preference is given to applicants who have been abstinent from drugs and alcohol for a minimum of 3 years; and who are willing to serve as a role model and maintain an abstinent lifestyle while working at Tsow-Tun Le Lum.
• Valid BC Driver’s License: Class 4 is an asset.
• Valid First Aid certificate First Aid training.
• Current Criminal Record Check (less than 6 months).
• Current TB test results.