Position Overview:
Brief Services provides Children’s Mental Health services in a coordinated, collaborative and integrated way. This position would provide culturally relevant mental health services and supports for Anishinabek children and youth who are experiencing difficulty functioning in their home, community and/or school environment due to cross-cultural, social, emotional and/or trauma related needs. The goal of the program is to provide quick access to address immediate or presenting issues for children and youth under the age of 18. Brief services will focus on reducing the severity of and/or remedying the social, behavioral, emotional, and self-regulation problems of children and youth.
Qualifications and Requirements:
A Bachelor Degree of Indigenous Learning, Social Work, or Psychology is required
Three years related experience working with Anishinabek children/youth/families
Three years experience developing treatment goals with clinical milestones and measurable and objective outcomes for children and youth
Demonstrated skills in planning and delivering multi-faceted culturally informed interventions to address cross-cultural, social, emotional and/or trauma related needs
Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Search
Must possess a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate or be willing to obtain one
In relation to service requirements, as determined by the Day Treatment Services Manager or designate
Ability to work flexible hours
Work at an alternate agency site in same role for the duration of shift
Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s License and have access to a personal vehicle
Must participate in cultural, social, recreational program activities
Must complete and qualify for certification of program related clinical assessment tools
Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week
