Mental Health Worker
Sagkeeng Anicinabe High School – Term Position
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
- 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
- Experience working in a First Nations community or population is an asset
Application deadline: February 3, 2025
Applicants MUST submit:
- Cover letter/ resume
- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sectors check
- Child and Adult Abuse Registry (or proof of application)
Attention to:
Sagkeeng Jobs
Box 8, Fort Alexander, MB
R0E 0P0
Cover letters and résumés can be mailed to the above address or emailed to [email protected], or dropped off at the SETS Office
LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants without current/updated contact information may be removed from the competition.
