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We are more family than staff at Wagner Hills. Our team is full of compassionate, caring, loyal people who are united by the shared mission of helping people find true transformation in their lives. We regularly update our employment and volunteer opportunities. If you see something that fits, we would love to meet you.
CAREERS
Are you interested in working at Wagner Hills? We are always looking for great people to join our team. Job opportunities are listed below and are updated regularly.
SERVICE TECHNICIAN
The Service Technician reports to the Operations Manager to maintain the Farm's vehicles and equipment in an organized way. Problem-solving comes naturally and they take initiative as they diagnose problems with ease by making the necessary repairs or recommendations. The shop is clean, streamlined and orderly. They participate in farm life and perform key roles for farm operations and resident work programs
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Technical Expertise: The ability to demonstrate a depth of knowledge and skill as it relates to vehicles and machinery. Acts as an expert in a specific field.
Thoroughness: Ensures that work and commitments are complete, accurate and have been fulfilled. Able to see and pay attention to details and plans ahead to stay on top of timelines. Possesses a strong ability to focus on tasks and priorities amidst continuous distractions.
Team Collaboration: Able to work well with various staff and residents to achieve goals on multiple projects. Flexible Thinking: Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively adapt to various situations.
Communication: Effectively communicates verbally as well as in writing (texts and emails) to individuals and groups. Proactively anticipates what needs to be communicated.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Conducts regular maintenance on vehicles, machinery, and Farm equipment.
Examine machines and oversees the diagnostic tests to determine functionality problems.
Responsible for training residents as part of their Work Program.
Maintains work logs, repairs and maintenance records.
Coordinates and schedules work in an orderly fashion.
Offers consultation on maintenance and preventative procedures for machines and vehicle operators.
Maintains a neat, organized and orderly tool crib.
Responsible to purchase parts and supplies for repairs with the approval of the Director of Operations.
Responsible for all snow removal including weekends, early mornings and evenings ensuring adequate supplies (salt).
Ensures all maintenance requests for are directed to and approved by the Operations Manager.
REPORTS TO
Operations ManagerHOURS
24 - 40 hours/weekWAGE
$25/hour
counsellor
The Counsellor is responsible for providing Christ-centered counselling and teaching at Wagner Hills. They can lead or co-lead groups as needed and may also be involved in teaching classes or portions of classes. They are part of the Client Services Team and participate in creating and maintaining the Counselling Program at Wagner Hills. They report to the Manager of Client Services and receive supervision from the Clinical Director. The counsellor may also participate in mentoring and supporting practicum students (e.g., BA, SW, MA programs).
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Relational Leadership: Leads in an honest, respectful, trustworthy and sensitive manner, in order to bring others alongside the mission of bringing people on the road to recovery to a place of healing, personal growth and life changing transformation. Possesses a diplomatic leadership style and can connect on a broad spectrum to coach individuals and help leaders develop. Takes time to get to know others, to build rapport and trust, establishing a common bond. Builder of strong relationships that holds people together. Is a catalyst of people.
People-focused: Intuitively sees and responds to the needs and concerns of others. Collaborates well and has a servant attitude. Builds rapport with others and wins them over. Demonstrates a high Emotional Quotient (EQ) and the ability to read people.
Flexible Thinking: Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively adapt to a variety of situations. The ability to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives, proposing ways to do things differently. Displays a positive attitude in the face of ambiguity and change. Creative flexibility in complex situations leads to greater efficiency.
Developing Others: Creates and fosters an environment that encourages personal, spiritual and professional growth and the transfer of knowledge to others. Assesses and evaluates residents' knowledge, skills and behaviors to identify strengths and development needs with respect to both the residency and future plans. Sees the unique potential in others and takes actions to develop and guide them to experience success. Able to develop, motivate and oversee various groups.
Collaboration: Able to work well with various team members and positions to achieve strategic goals on multiple projects or objectives and completing them on time. Works together effectively with interdependent goals and common values.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
• Provide weekly Christ-centered and trauma-informed counselling approach to the residents of Wagner Hills recovery program.
• Support residents to experience personal healing and recovery.
• Assist residents to find healing in the important relationships in their lives such as in their marriages, with their children, or with extended family and friends.
• Complete initial and ongoing psychological assessment of residents to determine treatment needs.
• Lead and co-lead groups that are part of the Counselling Program. These may include topics such as Grief, Assertiveness, Anger Management, Relapse Prevention, Trauma, etc.
• Teach classes as needed and when the topic covered is an area of knowledge or expertise.
• Work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary Client Services Team.
• Participate in resident personal service plans when necessary (conducted monthly for each resident).
• Consult when needed with the Clinical Director and other CST staff.
• Assist in supervising practicum students who are completing diplomas or degrees in Counselling Psychology or Social Work or other related fields
OUTCOMES
• Provide 16-20 hours of individual counselling per week.
• Average expectation is to teach 1 Friday class for 6 months/year and 4-5 Monday classes/year.
• Work as a member of the Client Services Team to ensure that the Counselling Program is meeting the needs of Wagner Hills Clients.
• Attend and participate in monthly Client Service Team meetings, intake and transition planning meetings, group and individual supervision.
• Ensure client feedback is responded to within 48 hours.
• Continuing professional development – 2-3 educational workshops/seminars/conferences related to the practice of counselling psychology and leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in counselling psychology or social work with clinical focus. Registration with an appropriate professional registration body.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a related area or ideally in an area of community Mental Health and Substance Use; 4-5 years or more experience as counsellor preferred.
• Training and experience in working with addiction, trauma, and mental health disorders.
• Ability to lead or co-lead groups.
• Ability to teach classes in specialized areas related to psychological well-being, addictions, trauma, recovery, etc.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse staff in a residential recovery facility.
BENEFITS
• 3 weeks of vacation
• Get a day off on your birthday!
• Lunch provided (Mon-Fri at 12pm)
• 10 sick days per year
• Benefits after 1 year
• Free Lunch and Dinner on site
TIME: 20-40 hours/week
REPORTS TO: Manager of Client Services
SALARY: $37 - $45/Hour