Minwaashin Lodge Aboriginal Women’s Support Centre 100‐1155 Lola St Ottawa, ON K1K 4C1 
Internal/External Posting ‐Full time Position 
 
Manager, Counselling Services/Sexual Abuse Counselor (Female) 
(Relying on Provisions of Section 23 of the Ontario Human Rights Code) 
Start Date: June 16, 2014 
Position reports to: Executive Director 
Location: 100‐1155 Lola, Ottawa, Ontario 
Work Conditions: Located in an office setting; very low/low risk environment 
SUMMARY: 
The Manager, Counseling Services, reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for the development and implementation of individual and group counseling to First Nations, Inuit and Metis women.  She will use contemporary and traditional healing practices in supporting clients of Minwaashin Lodge and Oshki Kizis Lodge.  
Manager, Counseling Services will participate in a collaborative wrap around process with clients, health care providers, traditional healers and elders to ensure comprehensive service coordination related to individual needs.  She will provide case management support including counseling, on‐going assessment, goal planning, referral, development of support systems, system navigation within a culturally appropriate framework. 
Manager, Counseling Services will supervise the day‐to‐day activities of the Counseling Team and develop and maintain relationships with other service providers and community resources. 
QUALIFICATIONS: 
1.  Masters degree in social work or psychology with certification; or an equivalent combination of   	education and work experience in related field 
2.  Minimum of 3 years individual and group counseling related to complex mental health and 	addictions, with a demonstrated ability in program innovation and traditional culture 
3.  Minimum of 3 years direct supervision and case management 
4.  Demonstrated commitment, respect and knowledge of traditional healing 
5.  Expertise providing counseling and case management to individuals who are experiencing or 	have experienced a complex history of mental health concerns, substance use and/or 	homelessness 
6.  Has a good understanding of cultural competency; with the ability to be culturally 
	sensitive and appropriate 
7.  Has the ability to work effectively as part of a team and interact with workers from a variety of 	agencies 
8.  Functional knowledge of the Aboriginal and non‐Aboriginal service system of Ottawa 
9.  Commitment to a feminist, holistic approach to therapy, and to working in close collaboration 	with team members, grandmothers and Elders 
10.  Has a good understanding of crisis intervention, problem‐solving, organizational and time 	management skills 
11.  Has excellent oral and written communication 
12.  Has a strong sense of and respect for confidentiality involving both clients and fellow 	employees 
13.  Has the ability to work independently with strong sense of focus, task‐oriented, nonjudgmental, 	open personal qualities, and a clear sense of boundaries 
14.  Has the ability to work independently with minimal day to day supervision. 

SPECIFICATIONS: 
1	Some evening and week‐end work required 
2	Computer skills and literacy 
3	Criminal reference check required ‐(3) references preferred 
4	Aboriginal descent preferred 
5	First Aid and CPR 

If you feel this could be the job for you, please e-mail your resume to the attention of the hiring committee at easupport@minlodge.com or fax to (613) 748-8311 by May 29rd @ 4 pm. 

Due to the number of applicants, we will be contacting only those selected for an interview.  No phone calls please.
We thank all