Our Philosophy
“Wahkohtowin” to create a safe, holistic and community-based healing home that promotes kindness, compassion and understanding, while working to reunite families.
Who We Are
Geoffery's Garden is a not-for-profit organization based in Winnipeg, MB. We are a family-focused, supportive housing initiative for parents involved in Child and Family Services. We work within the community and use a collaborative approach.
Our intention is to be a resource for parents and bridge the gap between social and cultural barriers in healing and reunification. We do this by bringing parents into contact with people and programs that meet their specific needs. In addition to providing a safe, supportive, and family friendly environment, Geoffery’s Garden offers an environment free of drugs and alcohol. Parents are expected to remain completely free from all mind-altering substances and all parents are randomly/weekly drug screened.
Overview
Reporting directly to the Executive Director the Social Worker will provide individual And group therapy to participants.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop individual treatment plans for parents & their families based on assessment of presenting issues and client histories
- Adapt treatment methods to individual needs and capacities
- Provide ongoing evaluation and revision of participant’s progress and goals and keep accurate records
- Provide a range of counselling and education services including individual, group and family services
- Deal effectively with addictive patterns of behaviour, concurrent disorders, generational trauma and other mental health behavioral and emotional concerns such as abuse, violence, grief, and loss
- Write monthly reports and facilitate meetings.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor or Master's degree in social services (Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, )
- Must be registered with a licensing body with valid professional liability insurance
- A strong background in providing therapeutic services to clients with co-occurring substance abuse disorders and mental health challenges
- Understanding of Indigenous Culture and Traditions
Additional Requirements
- Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including vulnerable sector search) as well as Child Abuse Registry Check (successful candidate will be responsible for any fees in obtaining records checks)
- Must have a class 5 drivers licence
- Fluent in English (reading, writing & oral skills)
- Proficient in use of Office 365
Pay: $26.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person
