Youth Program Counsellor

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.

Tuesday through Saturday 9:00am -5:00pm

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 and comfortable working with female only program.

Applicants MUST have:

• Counselling qualifications and experience working in addictions
• 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: $37-$40 depending on education and experience

Potentially start May 5, 2025. Deadline for resume: April 18, 2025

To apply, please email: sduffy@nenqayni.com