Youth Counselor

The Nenqayni Wellness Centre (www.nenqayni.com) is a residential alcohol and drug treatment centre, funded by First Nations Health Authority, providing holistic healing to First Nations and Inuit youth, families and communities in a safe and secure environment.

Monday through Friday 1:00pm -9:00pm

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about holistic well-being, providing experienced counselling and who look forward to being a part of transformational healing!

It is an asset if you have any of the following skills/knowledge: Having cultural skills and teachings, on the land knowledge, have knowledge of First Nation’s culture and history, have been dedicated to your own personal growth and well-being, trauma-informed knowledge/skills, mental health training, emotional intelligence training, leadership and communication skills working with adolescents.

Preference given to applicants of First Nation descent.

Applicants MUST have:

·         Counselling qualifications and experience working in addictions and with children

·         Strong communication skills

·         Ability to participate in and lead case management

·         Group workshop facilitation skills

·         Knowledge of residential schools/Indian day schools impact

·         Understanding of intergenerational trauma

·         Tools such as Medicine Wheel teachings

·         Crisis Prevention Intervention Training *or willing to obtain

·         Cultural Safety Training* or willing to obtain

·         Willing to participate in hands on cultural activities i.e. Sweats, drumming

·         Mental Health Awareness

·         Reliable vehicle with Class 5 Drivers Licence & willing to obtain Class 4 within 3 months.

Wage: $35+ depending on education and experience

Deadline for resume: November 22, 2024

Please send cover letter, Drivers Abstract and three (3) references to Nenqayni Wellness Centre PO Box 2529 Williams Lake, BC V2G 4P2 or fax 250-989-0301 or email sduffy@nenqayni.com