Mental Health Counsellor

Employer Name:Regina Immigrant Women Centre Inc.
Wage/Salary Info:Commensurate with education and experience
Posted Date:15-Jun-2022
Location:REGINA

# of Positions:1
Employment Terms:Part Time
Length of Employment:July 2022 - March 31st, 2023
Education:University Bachelor's Degree
Experience:1-2 Years
Apply By:22-Jun-2022
How to Apply?:Please submit your cover letter and resume to Mona Darwish - - no later than 4:00 pm on Wednesday June 22nd, 2022.

Description
RIWC Regina Immigrant Women centre is hiring a Mental Health Counsellor. The Counsellor will be responsible for assisting the Project Coordinator in executing key components of the project and delivery of customized training models designed to increase participants employability. The Counsellor will also be responsible for providing services and support to the project participants. The position will also support the labour market inclusion of immigrant women

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct assessment of client related barriers and challenges in the labour market
Develop client assessment summary
Customize client intake and develop assessment tools based on the assessment of local labour market and client needs
Conduct client intake using appropriate tools and resources
Provide clients access to wrap around supports
Organize educational sessions focused on womens health and provide culturally sensitive counselling support to clients
Submit monthly statistical and written reports
Attend and participate in events
Complete additional duties when the program is short staffed and other duties as assigned by the Program Manager
Maintain confidentiality at all times

QUALIFICATIONS
A university degree in social work, psychology, or education is required as well as practical work in the area of counselling
Experienced in a similar role working with clients from varying populations (i.e., racialized populations, immigrant population)
Innovative with the ability to take initiative
Problem solving and critical thinking skills
Demonstrate a high level of administrative skills and intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office
Second language is an asset