Employment Opportunity ~ Mental Health Worker
Closing Date: Friday December 12, 2025
Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Sagkeeng First Nation
POSITION OVERVIEW
DUTIES:
- Develop, facilitate, and/or coordinate culturally sensitive and trauma-informed workshops and/or training in the areas of domestic/family violence, anger management, sexual abuse and violence, addictions, suicide prevention and intervention, depression, grief, anxiety, and other areas of mental health
- Facilitate and coordinate client-centered case management through both one-on-one client support and collaboration with internal and external service providers
- Respond to and provide mental health support and crisis intervention as needed in the schools while adhering to health and safety protocols
- Provide client referrals to appropriate specialist services such as addiction specialists, mental health therapists, and other internal/external organizational services.
- Conduct relevant holistic or biopsychosocial assessments
- Provide one-on-one support to individuals involved with the judicial system using a restorative practice model
- Adopt and utilize a harm reduction approach in working with clients living with alcohol or substance use disorder
- Support and assist in carrying out harm reduction activities, services, and events
- Develop workplan for student(s)
- Provide reports of activities to supervisor upon request or required interval
- Other related duties as assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent degree preferred
- Minimum 2 years working in a mental health, addictions, or related field
- Combination of education/training, work experience, and life experience will be considered
- Proven ability to create an efficient working relationship with other education personnel including the ability to work collaboratively with others in a participative environment and also independently as required,
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills,
- Attention to detail and the ability to write and present detailed reports,
- Ability to work with minimal supervision,
- Possess good working ethics and habits (punctuality and attendance)
- Working knowledge and adaptation of the harm reduction model into work and life experience is an asset
- Training and/or experience in counselling and crisis intervention is a strong asset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Group facilitation and presentation skills are a must
- Excellent team-based attitude required
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with respect to all matters pertaining to students, staff and families in all verbal and written communications
- Experience working with children with special needs is an asset,
- Familiarity and/or knowledge of technology is an asset,
- Valid driver’s licence and a reliable automobile.
- Experience working in a First Nations community or population is an asset
Skills and Attributes:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Respect for cultural protocols, community values, and confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to:
Sagkeeng Educational Authority
Attention: Human Resources
Box 1610, Fort Alexander, MB
R0E 0P0
or
Email cover letter and resume to: jobs@sagkeeng.ca
At Sagkeeng First Nation, we are committed to building a strong and inclusive workforce. We offer a competitive compensation package and encourage applicants to self-declare if they are First Nation, as preference will be given to qualified candidates. We sincerely thank everyone for applying; only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.
