Child & Youth Care Counselor - Jobs in Fort Good Hope, NT

Job Description

Department InformationThe Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.Job InformationThis position ensures that therapeutic plans are developed, followed and are meeting the individual need of the child, youth and family. The CYCC provides direct client care including individual and environmental assessment (with an emphasis on strengths and assets rather than pathology), intervention planning, individual, family and group counselling and referrals to other important service providers and agencies within the community. The CYCC collaborates with other community services including school principals, teachers, regional inclusive schooling coordinators, social workers, nurses, physicians, Community Health Representatives, RCMP, probation, Victim Services, and local Indigenous and Non-Government Organizations to provide a comprehensive, person and family centered approach to care.The incumbent may be required to work on call and work a flexible schedule to ensure accessibility to members of the community. In addition, when a traumatic event occurs within the community or to an individual, the incumbent will often be called upon outside of work hours.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Northwest Territories services and supports, as well as relevant legislation (Child and Family Services Act, Health Information Act, Mental Health Act, Education Act).
• Knowledge and experience in the delivery of child and youth mental health services including direct, front line service delivery, assessment and treatment planning.
• Knowledge of various approaches to therapy relating to the treatment of children and youth with mental health and behavioural issues, disorders and addictions.
• Knowledge and extensive experience in working with children and youth with mental health issues and their families, including in a school and community settings.
• Knowledge and skills in applying an integrated stepped care approach to service delivery.
• Knowledge and skills working with a variety of approaches to psychotherapy, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, etc.
• Knowledge and skills in working in an interdisciplinary manner to optimize wrap around service delivery.
• Knowledge of and ability to network with resources within and outside of the employing health and social services authority.
• Knowledge of the signs of violence, abuse, mental illness and addictions, as well as current trends and best practices in addressing psychological outcomes.
• Ability to commit to professional development and increasing competencies.
• Ability to maintain awareness of the impacts of colonization and residential schools and to reduce barriers for children youth and their families.
• Ability to provide expert consultative services to parents/caregivers, educators, social services workers, and other community partners.
• Ability to effectively communicate with an interdisciplinary team and to recognize and competently and confidently respond to community and family needs.
• Ability to communicate clearly on a variety of subjects in plain language both written and verbal. Ability to reach sound decisions in times of crisis.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross cultural setting including with community members impacted by colonization and residential schools.
• Ability to effectively organize, lead, and mentor others.
• Ability to work effectively in small and large groups using project management and leadership skills, program planning and implementation skills, listening and verbal communication skills, facilitation and presentation skills, negotiation skills, team building and relationship building skills.
• Ability to be registered with a professional counselling certification body is an asset.
• Ability to maintain the goodwill of clients, colleagues and co-workers.
• Ability to operate word processing, internet, email, and other relevant programs.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:A Master’s degree in Child and Youth Care, Counselling, Clinical Social Work or Education with a focus on therapeutic counselling.GNWT InquiriesInquiries Only:Sahtu HR Client Service CentreDepartment of FinanceGovernment of the Northwest Territories2 MCKENZIE DRIVEBOX 360NORMAN WELLS NT X0E 0V0Tel (867) 587-7150Fax (867) 587-2173jobssahtu@gov.nt.caNote: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.